20.07.2024 14:40
Due to heavy rainfall, a highway bridge partially collapsed in Shaanxi province, China, causing vehicles to fall into the water. In the incident, 12 people lost their lives, and 31 people are missing.
A road bridge collapsed in northwest China due to flooding. The vehicles on the bridge fell into the water. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing to find the missing people in the tragic incident, which claimed the lives of 12 individuals.
Heavy rainfall in Shaanxi province in China caused a flash flood. An overpass on a highway in Shangluo city collapsed yesterday at around 20:40 local time after the heavy rain and sudden flood.
MISSING PERSONS IN THE WATER ARE BEING SEARCHED FOR
According to provincial authorities, at least 17 vehicles fell into the Jinqian River passing under the bridge. Rescue teams announced that 12 people lost their lives and 31 people are missing. Search operations in the area are ongoing.
China's national fire and rescue agency reported that they have sent a rescue team to the scene. The team consists of 859 personnel, 90 vehicles, 20 boats, and 41 unmanned aerial vehicles, according to the statement.