East Kalimantan, Indonesia saw the Kutai Kertanegara bridge collapse Saturday, which resulted in four confirmed fatalities, 19 immediate hospitalizations, and scores more - including a half-dozen repair workers- missing. The accident occurred when workers were busy repairing the bridge. One of the bridge's support cables snapped, causing the bridge to collapse. Reportedly, the bridge fell during a time of heavy traffic, which added to the confusion and panic. One eyewitness, named Syaiful, recalled seeing people in the river swimming to the shores on either side, as well as seeing multiple vehicles, including a bus and a dozen motorcycles, fall into the river.
The Indonesian President plans to launch an investigation into the reason the bridge collapsed.
-CBS News
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