Cars sent plunging in China’s Sichuan as bridge collapses after mudslide

A highway bridge in Sichuan, China, collapsed due to a mudslide, resulting in one rescue and five missing individuals. This incident marks the second bridge collapse in less than a month, following a previous tragedy in Shaanxi that left at least 38 dead. Extreme weather has led to increased incidents of floods and landslides across the country, prompting calls for better infrastructure quality and monitoring.

Keywords: bridge collapse, Sichuan, extreme weather

Source: South China Morning Post

Update At: 8/4/2024