Connecting pin failure suspected in Delhi bridge collapse

摘要

Investigators were this week focusing on whether a failed steel connection triggered a footbridge collapse in New Delhi last week, injuring 23 people (News last week).rnThe 100m long footbridge was to connect a car park to the main Jawaharlal Nehru stadium and was due to be opened for Commonwealth Games, which start on Sunday.rnThe bow string arch bridge collapsed as labourers were pouring concrete on the deck.rnEngineers said images of the collapse suggested a pin connecting the bridge deck to cable hangers, suspended from the arch, could have snapped.