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Bridge girder in Japan slips; two killed, four injured
Updated On: 07 July, 2023 08:49 AM IST | Tokyo | ANI
The incident took place around 3.10 am (local time) in Shizuoka Prefecture
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Two persons died and six were injured after a bridge girder slipped off a raised platform at a construction site in central Japan on Thursday, reported Kyodo News Agency. The incident took place around 3.10 am (local time) in Shizuoka Prefecture. Of the 6 injured, 4 were severely hurt and the other two sustained injuries. The police said none of the victims are in a life-threatening condition.
However, over 30 construction workers were building a multi-level bypass when the accident took place, reported Kyodo News Agency. Kyodo News is a non-profit cooperative news agency based in Minato, Tokyo. Following the incident, the police conducted an on-site inspection of the site to check the safety practices there. As police continue their investigations, it is expected to remove the girder on Friday. They are also considering charging those who were found responsible for professional negligence resulting in death, as per Kyodo News Agency.
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