Under construction bridge collapses in Iraq: 2 dead, several injured; rescue efforts stretch overnight

Sep 7, 2025 - 17:00
Under construction bridge collapses in Iraq: 2 dead, several injured; rescue efforts stretch overnight

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In Iraq's southern region, a section of an under-construction bridge collapsed on the Karbala-Baghdad route, resulting in at least two fatalities and several injuries. Rescue teams worked overnight, extricating seven individuals and recovering the deceased from the debris. Among the injured were Syrian and Afghan nationals, highlighting concerns about safety protocols in Iraq's burgeoning construction sector.

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