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11 Dead In China Bridge Collapse After Heavy Storms

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a collapsed bridge is seen in Zhashui County in Shangluo City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Saturday, July 20, 2024. Chinese authorities say severa

Chinese authorities have reported a devastating incident in the northwest region, where a highway bridge partially collapsed following heavy storms and flooding. The official Xinhua News Agency confirmed that at least 11 individuals lost their lives in the tragic event.

The collapse occurred in Shaanxi province, with the structure giving way around 8:40 p.m. on Friday. Shocking images captured the bridge section folding down at nearly a 90-degree angle into the swiftly flowing water below, with five vehicles plunging into the river.

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