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Bridge collapse in China claims 11 lives, many missing

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Chinese officials have announced that at least 11 people have died due to the collapse of a bridge in the northwest of the country. Approximately 20 vehicles and at least 30 additional individuals are still missing.

According to China’s Xinhua News Agency, the bridge in Shanxi Province collapsed following a storm, leading to the fatalities.

Chinese media reports indicate that five vehicles, which fell into the river after the incident, have been recovered so far.

President Xi Jinping has ordered comprehensive measures to be taken for rescue operations. It is reported that rescue efforts continued into Saturday in Shanglu City, with efforts focused on locating the 20 missing vehicles and at least 30 of their occupants.

The tragic bridge collapse in Shanxi Province highlights the vulnerability of China’s western and southwestern regions to natural disasters, particularly due to their mountainous terrain and swift-flowing rivers.

The ongoing rescue operations reflect the urgent need to address such risks and improve infrastructure resilience.

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