Number of dead rises in Kolkata

kolkata - The number of deaths caused by the collapse of a road bridge under construction in the Indian city of Kolkata (Calcutta), has risen to 24. The number of injured has risen to at least seventy. That the authorities published in the Indian city Friday.

The bridge collapsed Thursday over a length of about 80 meters in. Numerous cars, rickshaws and a bus were buried under the rubble. The police has started an investigation into the contractor, which according to an Indian newspaper established that he was in financial trouble.