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At least 11 killed as bridge collapses in northwest China

Collapse caused by sudden heavy rain, flash floods, officials say

Alperen Aktas  | 20.07.2024 - Update : 21.07.2024
At least 11 killed as bridge collapses in northwest China FILE PHOTO

ISTANBUL

At least 11 victims were killed after part of a highway bridge in northwest China's Shaanxi Province collapsed, according to state media on Saturday.

The bridge in Zhashui County, Shangluo City collapsed around 8.40 p.m. local time Friday from sudden heavy rain and flash floods, the provincial publicity department reported.

Rescue teams have recovered five vehicles from a river as efforts continue to reach survivors.


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