Photos: Penang Second Bridge Ramp Collapsed, 1 Dead, 3 Injured

Scene of the Second Penang Bridge ramp collapse.- Gary Chen/The Star – 7 June, 2013

The ramp to the Penang Second Bridge which is still under construction collapsed yesterday evening at about 7:15pm at Lebuhraya  Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu in Batu Maung, Penang.

At least one person was killed and three others were injured in the incident.

It is reported that a search camera has detected an unmoving arm in a white Perodua Kelisa lying crushed under tons of concrete and steel.

Berita Harian said that it took a long time to pull out the victim in the Kelisa because the car was trapped under steels and concrete that was estimated to weigh about 300 ton so it needed special machineries and proper plans as not to cause more disaster.

It was reported that the rescuers may be able to free the body this evening.

The Star reported that, “the car plate number with some digits missing is ‘PF?347?’ “

The authorities are still investigating the cause of the disaster.

I am sad and sorry for the victims, their families and friends.

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Scene of the Second Penang Bridge ramp collapse.- Gary Chen/The Star – 7 June, 2013

Scene of the Second Penang Bridge ramp collapse.- CHAN BOON KAI/THE STAR – 7 June, 2013

Penang second bridge collapse. – Gary Chen/The Star. June 6, 2013. – 7 June, 2013

Scene of the Second Penang Bridge ramp collapse.- Gary Chen/The Star – 7 June, 2013

Rescuers cutting through the rubble at the scene. NST pix by Michael Ong

Penang second bridge collapse.- Gary Chen/The Star. June 6, 2013. – 7 June, 2013

Tools used by rescuers to locate survivors beneath the debris(Image from NST)

(Image from NST)

Scene of the Second Penang Bridge ramp collapse.- CHAN BOON KAI/THE STAR – 7 June, 2013

Scene of the Second Penang Bridge ramp collapse.- CHAN BOON KAI/THE STAR – 7 June, 2013

Penang second bridge collapse.- Gary Chen/The Star. June 6, 2013. – 7 June, 2013

Scene of the Second Penang Bridge ramp collapse. – CHAN BOON KAI/THE STAR – 7 June, 2013

Scene of the Second Penang Bridge ramp collapse. – CHAN BOON KAI/THE STAR – 7 June, 2013

Rescuers busy searching for possible victims at the scene after an exit at the Second Penang Bridge in Batu Maung collapsed this evening.(Image from NST)

KONKRIT sepanjang 50 meter dan berat 200 tan yang sedang dalam pembinaan Jambatan Kedua Pulau Pinang di Batu Maung runtuh semalam. – Foto Danial Saad, BH

(Image from NST)