XI’AN, (China): Eleven people were confirmed dead as of Saturday (July 20) 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 8.40pm on Friday due to a sudden downpour and flash floods, according to the provincial publicity department.
By 10am on Saturday, rescue teams had recovered five vehicles that had fallen into the river.
Rescue operations are underway. – Xinhua