Seven people were killed and about 15 others injured when a Dubai bridge collapsed in a luxury area of the Gulf Arab emirate on Thursday, the police said. "According to initial reports, seven are dead and about 15 are injured," said deputy police chief Jamal al-Marri.
The collapse appeared to be the result of a construction problem, he told Reuters by telephone. "Engineers are at the sight and are inspecting the situation." Residents said the bridge was under construction. Ambulances and helicopters were rushing to the area located near luxury hotels in the Dubai Marina, which was closed off by police, a Reuters witness said.