Bridge collapse

Typhoon Yagi killed at least 59 people in Vietnam

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Typhoon Yagi has wreaked havoc across the country, leaving dozens of people missing, a bridge damaged, and a bus carried away by water. At least 59 people have perished in Vietnam when the most violent cyclone in decades made landfall. According to Vietnam's disaster management office, dozens of individuals have gone missing, largely because of landslides and flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi.

Baltimore bridge collapse: Divers locate two remains in truck

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Two fatalities have been identified in a red pickup vehicle that was submerged at the location where the Baltimore bridge collapsed. A ship collided with the bridge, causing eight construction workers to be ejected into the water below. Despite the rescue of two of the workers that day, the search for the remaining four, who are presumed deceased, continues.

Baltimore: Bridge collapse prompts $600m rebuilding, trade concerns

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The bridge collapse "will not be resolved quickly," preventing the port of Baltimore from operating for an extended period. To reopen "one of the nation's largest shipping hubs," US President Joe Biden has pledged to "move heaven and earth" to reconstruct the collapsed bridge in Baltimore. Experts say this endeavour could cost more than $600 million (£474 million).

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