Four dead, 12 injured as bridge collapses by Thailand's ancient capital
AAP April 29, 20131:04AM
Thai villagers and rescuers sift through the wreckage of a suspension bridge on the Pasak river in central Thailand. Picture: AP Source: AP
POLICE say at least four people were killed when a small bridge collapsed near Thailand's ancient capital of Ayutthaya.
Police Colonel Jitkasem Sonkham says several motorcycle drivers and their vehicles fell into the Pasak river on Sunday while they were crossing the suspension bridge in Ayutthaya province's Tha Ruea district.
Authorities found four bodies under the rubble. Twelve people were injured.
Jitkasem says the cement bridge was built a few years ago for pedestrians and small vehicles to cross but has not been well maintained.
He says investigators believe the bridge was not over capacity at the time the accident happened but that it was in poor condition.
