Beijing: A bridge on a highway in China’s Shanxi province partially collapsed due to flash floods, killing at least 11 people and leaving more than 30 missing. The bridge collapsed at a time when people were passing by in vehicles. Due to this, many people had to face death. The injured in the accident have been admitted to the hospital. Chinese officials gave this information on Saturday. The provincial propaganda department has been quoted in the news of the state news agency ‘Xinhua’ that the bridge located in Zhashui County of Shenglu City collapsed due to heavy rain and flash floods on Friday evening.
The news said that till this morning, 11 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 30 people are missing since the bridge collapsed. Due to the collapse of the bridge, some vehicles fell into the Jinqiao River below the bridge. According to the news, rescue teams have recovered five vehicles that fell into the river and rescue operations are underway. The exact number of vehicles that fell into the accident is being ascertained. The news said that Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed to make every possible rescue and relief effort to save lives and property after the bridge collapse.
