50 feared dead in Dubai shipyard tragedy

At least 50 people are feared dead after the gates at a shipyard in Dubai collapsed, letting sea water flood the area.

At least 50 people are feared dead after the gates at a shipyard in Dubai collapsed, letting sea water flood the area.

Four bodies have been found so far and 18 injured workers have been taken to hospital, but workers believe the death toll will increase.

Several thousand people were inside the dry-docks area at the time of the incident, which scattered heavy machinery in all directions.

Three ships inside the dock suffered little damage.

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