Death Toll Rises as Bridge Collapses in China
Bridge Collapse in China Leaves 11 Dead, Scores Missing...
Rescue efforts underway in China after bridge collapse, flooding, and landslides.
A devastating bridge collapse in northwest China has resulted in at least 11 deaths and left over 30 people unaccounted for. The tragic incident occurred in Shangluo City, Shaanxi province, on the night of July 19, following a sudden downpour and flash floods that caused a section of the highway bridge to collapse.
Rescue teams have successfully retrieved several vehicles from the river, and ongoing efforts are underway to locate those still missing. President Xi Jinping has urged for a thorough search and rescue operation to ensure that all missing individuals are accounted for. The authorities are working tirelessly to investigate the cause of the collapse and prevent such incidents in the future.
The recovery efforts at the bridge collapse site in Shaanxi province have yielded a somber discovery, with the bodies of eleven victims found inside five vehicles retrieved from the river. Authorities believe that up to 20 more vehicles may have also fallen into the water, suggesting the death toll could rise further.
A massive rescue operation is underway, with 736 firefighters, 18 boats, and 32 drones deployed to the scene. Meanwhile, in a separate incident in the same province on Friday, July 19, at least five people lost their lives due to flooding and mudslides, highlighting the severity of the extreme weather conditions in the region.
The recovery efforts at the bridge collapse site in Shaanxi province have yielded a somber discovery, with the bodies of eleven victims found inside five vehicles retrieved from the river. Authorities believe that up to 20 more vehicles may have also fallen into the water, suggesting the death toll could rise further.
A massive rescue operation is underway, with 736 firefighters, 18 boats, and 32 drones deployed to the scene. Meanwhile, in a separate incident in the same province on Friday, July 19, at least five people lost their lives due to flooding and mudslides, highlighting the severity of the extreme weather conditions in the region.
Northern and central China have been battered by heavy rains since Tuesday, July 16, leading to devastating flooding and destruction on a massive scale. The severe weather has already claimed lives, with reports indicating that five people have died and eight others are missing in Baoji city, Shaanxi province, due to floods and mudslides triggered by the relentless rainfall.
The flooding has caused extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and crops, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The authorities are working tirelessly to rescue those stranded, provide aid to affected communities, and assess the full extent of the damage. The situation remains dire, with more rain forecasted in the coming days, raising concerns about further flooding and landslides.
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