12 bodies and seven vehicles have been recovered from the scene.
At least 12 people have died and many more are missing after a highway bridge collapsed in western China.
Both Chinese President Xi Jinping and second-highest leader Li Qiang have ordered all-out rescue efforts.
Rescue efforts are ongoing with over 800 people, 93 vehicles, 41 drones, 20 boats and a sonar system involved.
The bridge in question is located in Zhashui County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province.
The collapse occurred due to heavy rain and flash flooding on Friday evening.
This is the second such disaster involving a highway in less than three months.
At least 12 people have died and many more are missing after a highway bridge collapsed in western China on Friday night. The collapse is the second such disaster involving a highway in less than three months, with extreme weather being a contributing factor.
According to reports from Xinhua news agency and the Ministry of Emergency Management, rescue efforts are ongoing with over 800 people, 93 vehicles, 41 drones, 20 boats and a sonar system involved. Both Chinese President Xi Jinping and second-highest leader Li Qiang have ordered all-out rescue efforts.
The bridge in question is located in Zhashui County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province. The collapse occurred due to heavy rain and flash flooding on Friday evening. According to the latest reports, 12 bodies and seven vehicles have been recovered from the scene.
The previous disaster occurred in May also amid heavy rain and resulted in at least 48 deaths after a section of expressway gave way due to a landslide.
China's extensive network of newly built expressways has faced challenges with extreme weather conditions, leading to several incidents over the past few months. The Ministry of Emergency Management has urged local governments across China to pay more attention to identifying and dealing with such risks.
At least 12 people have died and many more are missing after a highway bridge collapsed in western China on Friday night.
Rescue efforts are ongoing with over 800 people, 93 vehicles, 41 drones, 20 boats and a sonar system involved. Both China’s top leader Xi Jinping and second-highest leader Li Qiang have ordered all-out rescue efforts.
The previous disaster occurred in May also amid heavy rain and resulted in at least 48 deaths after a section of expressway gave way due to a landslide.
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At least 11 people have died after a highway bridge partially collapsed during torrential rains in Shangluo city, Shaanxi province, China.
Bridge collapsed in northern China
The collapse occurred due to sudden downpour and flash floods.
At least 12 people have died and many more are missing after a highway bridge collapsed in western China on Friday night.
The collapse is the second such disaster involving a highway in less than three months, with extreme weather being a contributing factor.
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, At least 11 people have died after a highway bridge partially collapsed during torrential rains in Shangluo city, Shaanxi province, China.
Rescue efforts are ongoing with over 800 people, 93 vehicles, 41 drones, 20 boats and a sonar system involved. Both China’s top leader Xi Jinping and second-highest leader Li Qiang have ordered all-out rescue efforts.
The previous disaster occurred in May also amid heavy rain and resulted in at least 48 deaths after a section of expressway gave way due to a landslide.
Collapse occurred due to sudden downpour and flash floods
President Xi Jinping called for ‘all-out efforts’ to find those still missing
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At least 11 people have died and many more are missing[
At least 12 people have died
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]The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has called for “all-out efforts” to find those still missing, CCTV said.
Poor-quality infrastructure, poor safety supervision, and a desire to cut corners by industries have led to a steady stream of deadly industrial accidents in China.
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At least 11 people have died in the partial collapse of a highway bridge in Shaanxi province, China.
At least 11 people have died after a highway bridge partially collapsed during torrential rains in Shangluo city, Shaanxi province, China.
At least 12 people have died and many more are missing after a highway bridge collapsed in western China on Friday night.
