German Bridge Scaffolding Collapses

A scaffolding collapse on a bridge which was under construction in northern Bavaria has killed at least two people, reports from Germany say.

Local media citing police say that two people have died, six have been seriously injured and several more have been slightly injured.

A 40-metre (130ft) newly-built section of the bridge, as well as scaffolding around it, reportedly collapsed.The accident took place Wednesday near the town of Werneck.

There are thought to have been around 20 workers on the site at the time.

                                                                                     ''BBC News''