Pedestrian bridge collapses near Punjab University

LAHORE: An over-head pedestrian bridge collapsed as a truck hit it near the Punjab University in Lahore, Geo News reported on Saturday.Rescue sources said that the bridge came down as a trailer...

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December 22, 2012

Pedestrian bridge collapses near Punjab University

LAHORE: An over-head pedestrian bridge collapsed as a truck hit it near the Punjab University in Lahore, Geo News reported on Saturday.

Rescue sources said that the bridge came down as a trailer hauling heavy machinery that exceeded 16-feet height hit it.

They said that truck driver sustained injuries in the incident. Traffic was suspended in the area due to the collapse of the pedestrian bridge.

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