Three workers dead and ten missing in SE Turkey constructon collapse

February 24 2012 18:20:59

Three workers dead and ten missing in SE Turkey constructon collapse

ADANA - Doğan News Agency

Hürriyet photo

Three workers were killed and ten remain missing in the southern province of Adana’s Kozan district when a dam that was under construction collapsed, Doğan news agency reported.

The tunnel lid to a dam being constructed by a private dam company burst open due to high pressure, sending a flood that overwhelmed the workers and equipment.

Rescue teams were sent to the region immediately.

Search efforts to recover the missing workers is still underway.

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