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Death toll in bridge collapse hits 44; 22 missing

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-07-28 21:50

ZHENGZHOU - The death toll from a bridge collapse Saturday in central China's Henan Province has risen to 44 with 22 still missing, rescue headquarters said Wednesday night.

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The Yihe River Bridge collapsed at about 5 pm Saturday in Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, plunging nearly 100 people on it into the rushing waters.

Rescuers are continuing to search for the missing people.