Bridge collapses in Vietnam, 34 dead

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HANOI, SEPT 26 (AP): A bridge under construction in southern Vietnam collapsed Wednesday, killing at least 34 workers and leaving scores more trapped or injured, officials said.
The Japanese-funded bridge was being built across the Hau River, a branch of the Mekong River, in the southern city of Can Tho. It is part of a heavily traveled route that links the Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City.
At least 34 people were dead, said Dang Van Tam, director of Central Can Tho General Hospital.
Pham Van Dau, chairman of the Vinh Long Province people's committee, said another 70 workers had been injured. Rescue teams were digging through the rubble in search of survivors, said Le Viet Hung, vice chief of the Can Tho police.
"It's the biggest accident I've ever seen." The exact number of missing was unknown, but on a normal day up to 140 people would work on the section of the bridge that collapsed.