Bridge collapses in China killing 12 and leaving more than 30 missing

Sharing is Caring!

Authorities said a portion of the bridge in Zhashui County in the city of Shangluo collapsed on Friday evening after recent rains and flash flooding.

As of 12 p.m. local time (12 a.m. ET) Saturday, search and rescue operations were ongoing after 17 cars and 8 trucks fell into the river, state media reported.

See also  Foreclosures in China Soar, Threatening to Choke Off Bank Profits

Parts of China have been grappling with devastating floods, just weeks after scarce rainfall and sweltering temperatures created drought conditions.

In neighboring Henan province, more than 100,000 people across the province have been evacuated from their homes as a result of flooding, according to state media.

www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/bridge-collapses-in-china-killing-12-and-leaving-more-than-30-missing/ar-BB1qjFC7


Views: 111

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.