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One pupil dies, two missing in bridge collapse
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-10-27 10:33

KUALA LUMPUR: One girl pupil died and two others remained missing after a suspension bridge broke in central Malaysia, local media reported on Tuesday.

The three were among 22 pupils who fell into the Kampar River in Kinta District, the Perak State, Monday night when they went on a camping trip.  

The other 19 pupils were rescued and remained safe.

Search and rescue for the two missing is still under way.