India bridge collapse: At least one killed and others trapped

    A section of a bridge collapsed in India’s eastern city of Kolkata.

    Local reports say one person has died and a number of other people were trapped.

    The Majerhat bridge stood over rail tracks in an old part of the city. It was not immediately clear what had caused the structure to partially collapse.

    This is the second such incident in the city in recent years.

    In March 2016, at least 20 people were killed and many injured when a flyover under construction collapsed.

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