Iraq opens new Tigris bridge escape route for people fleeing Mosul

MOSUL (Reuters) - Iraqi's army has built a new pontoon bridge over the Tigris river south of Mosul, after flooding had blocked all crossing points, opening an escape route for families fleeing fighting between government forces and Islamic State.

from Reuters: Top News http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-mideast-crisis-iraq-mosul-bridge-idUKKBN17K1TI?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews