Highway collapse in China: the striking images

A highway collapsed in China's Guangdong province on Wednesday, killing 36 people.

The collapse of a highway in southern China caused, according to the latest report communicated by state media this Thursday, May 2, 2024, 36 deaths in Guangdong province. It was 2:10 a.m. in the south of the country this Wednesday when this bridge over a highway in China collapsed. “36 people died and 30 were injured,” indicates the New China news agency. The lives of the injured would not be in danger.

The tragedy concerns a 17.9 meter portion of road, or an area of ​​184.3 square meters. A total of 20 vehicles were trapped by the collapse. This road is precisely between Meizhou City and Dabu County. This event constitutes a “natural geological disaster” which occurred “under the impact of persistent heavy rains” explains the public broadcaster CCTV. 500 people were sent to the scene to help with the rescue efforts.

Indeed, torrential rains have fallen in recent weeks in Guangdong province. Significant flooding and landslides are to be deplored. In recent days, the rains have been surprisingly much heavier than usual, just before the monsoon season. Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the authorities to "double down on rescue operations on site and the treatment of the injured", CCTV reported this Thursday.