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Friday, December 19, 2008

Bridge collapse still a mystery

Authorities are still investigating why a pedestrian bridge under construction collapsed this morning at the Botanical Gardens in Atlanta. 1 worker died and 18 were injured. The "canopy walk" arches over a ravine to give visitors an elevated view of the new gardens. The structure gave way around 9 a.m. Joggers, dog walkers and others were in nearby Piedmont Park, but only workers were at the construction site. An officer from the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration was at the scene to see if federal safety standards were followed.

(Associated Press)

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