Rescuers work near the site of a collapsed bridge in Nanfangao, eastern Taiwan on Tuesday, October 1. A towering bridge over a bay in eastern Taiwan collapsed sending an oil tanker truck falling onto boats in the water below. A disaster relief official said the collapse set off a fire and at least 10 people have been hurt. PHOTO BY TAIWAN'S COAST GUARD VIA AP

TAIPEI, Taiwan: A towering arch bridge over a bay in eastern Taiwan collapsed on Tuesday, sending an oil tanker truck falling onto boats in the water below. The search for potential victims involved an air force helicopter and more than 60 army and naval personnel, including divers.

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