Friday, February 24, 2012

Official says 10 workers missing in flooding at dam construction site in Turkey - The Washington Post

Official says 10 workers missing in flooding at dam construction site in Turkey

By Associated Press, Updated: Friday, February 24, 12:00 PM

ANKARA, Turkey — An official says a hatch inside a dam burst, causing flooding that has left 10 construction workers missing in southern Turkey.

Gov. Huseyin Avni Cos of Adana province said Friday that the hatch could not hold under high pressure after heavy rains.

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