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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
S. Prasad

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Portion of old pier in puducherry collapses - What They Never Told You

The old pier, which had in recent years shown signs of instability, collapsed in the early hours of Sunday. However, there was no loss of life.

Sources said the central portion collapsed around 1 a.m.

Built in 1962, the old pier, located near the port office at the southern end of the Promenade, extended 210 metres into the sea.

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