1st LD: 11 dead after bridge collapses in northwest China

Xinhua
20 Jul 2024, 08:45 GMT+10

XI'AN, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Eleven people were confirmed dead as of Saturday morning following the partial collapse of a highway bridge in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, local authorities said.

The bridge, located in Zhashui County in Shangluo City, collapsed at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Friday due to a sudden downpour and flash floods, according to the provincial publicity department.

By 10 a.m. on Saturday, rescue teams had recovered five vehicles that had fallen into the river. Rescue operations are underway.

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