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Tragic shipyard accident

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17 July, 2001At least 28 workers are known to have lost their lives at one of Shanghai's largest shipyards.

CHINA, PEOPLE'S REP: It has been reported by the Xinhua News Agency that 28 shipyard workers were crushed to death yesterday (July 17) when a 600-ton crane toppled over at the Shanghai Hudong Shipyard. The accident occurred when the crane was attempting to lift a load into a structure where approximately 30 employees were working.
It was not immediately known if more workers were buried underneath the collapsed crane.
The Shanghai Hudong Shipyard is one of the largest shipyards in Shanghai.