Chinese authorities have reported a tragic incident in the northwest of the country, where a highway bridge collapsed following heavy storms and flooding. At least 11 people have lost their lives, with 30 individuals still missing as a result of this disaster. The collapse occurred in Shaanxi province, with five vehicles that fell off the bridge having been recovered. The structure crumbled at around 8:40 p.m. on Friday, leaving a section of the bridge snapped and folded down at almost a 90-degree angle into the rushing brown water below.
Rescue operations are currently ongoing in Zhashui county, with approximately 20 cars and 30 people still unaccounted for. In a separate incident in Sichuan province to the southwest, an estimated 30 individuals are missing, and around 40 houses have been destroyed due to flooding and storms. Hanyuan county, the hardest-hit area, has suffered damage to roads, bridges, and communication networks. Rescue teams have been tirelessly working to restore these vital connections since before dawn.
