8 killed after bridge collapses near Indonesia’s Bali island

BALI, Indonesia — At least eight people were killed and 30 others injured Sunday after a small suspension bridge crowded with people returning from temple prayers collapsed near the Indonesian resort island of Bali, officials said.

The bridge, linking the small islands of Lembongan and Ceningan off of Bali, collapsed Sunday evening, said Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, a spokesman for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency.

Nugroho said the eight victims who died have been identified, including three children aged 3 to 9. He said two of the injured were in serious condition, while the others suffered minor injuries.

Initial reports indicate that there were no foreigners among the victims, Nugroho said.