Makeshift Bridge For Christmas Celebrations Collapses In Kerala, Many Hurt
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The temporary bridge was set up in a village for people to cross over a wall to the other side to see a waterfall and a nativity scene depicting the birth of Jesus as well as other decorations as part of the Christmas celebrations.
A makeshift bridge, set up as part of Christmas celebrations at Poovar near Neyyattinkara here, collapsed on Monday night causing injuries to several persons, police said.
A senior officer of the district said that 7-8 persons were injured in the incident with one of them -- a woman -- suffering a major fracture in her leg.
"The rest suffered only minor injuries," he said.
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