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In Guangzhou, China, part of the Lixinsha Bridge collapsed after an empty container ship struck it, leading to at least two deaths and three people missing. Five vehicles fell, with two into the water and three onto the ship. Rescue operations are underway as authorities investigate the cause of the tragic incident.    #China #Guangzhou #ChinaBridge #Chinesecargoships #chinanews #chinanewstoday #chinanewstoday #chinanewsliveenglish #chinanewsphilippines #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindia News                  ~HT.99~ED.152~ED.103~

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00:00 A tragic incident unfolded in Guangzhou, China as a part of the Lixingxia Bridge collapsed

00:08 after being struck by an empty container ship, resulting in the loss of at least two lives

00:13 and leaving three individuals missing.

00:17 The collision, which occurred around 5.30 am in the Nansha District, led to the fracturing

00:22 of the bridge's surface, with the cause still under investigation by the local authorities.

00:27 The Lixingxia Bridge, a crucial link spanning the Hongkiri Channel between Sanmin Island

00:33 and the bustling metropolis, suffered significant damage, as evidenced by the images released

00:38 by Chinese state media.

00:39 The impact of the collision was severe, leaving a large chunk of the bridge missing and disrupting

00:45 transportation along this vital route.

00:48 To mitigate the impact on residents, authorities arranged for ferry services as an alternative

00:53 mode of transport.

00:55 Tragically, five vehicles plunged into the water below as the bridge gave way, with two

00:59 vehicles sinking into the channel and three others landing on the container ship.

01:04 Among the affected vehicles was a bus operated by the Guangzhou Bus Group, carrying only

01:08 the driver.

01:09 The fate of the driver still remains uncertain, as it is unclear whether they are among the

01:14 deceased or the missing.

01:16 Shocking images captured the bus resting on the deck of the ship, underscoring the magnitude

01:21 of the incident.

01:22 Responding swiftly to the crisis, authorities dispatched six scuba divers and a salvage

01:27 ship to the scene to conduct search and rescue operations.

01:30 The complex and challenging task of recovering victims and assessing the damage began in

01:35 earnest as the emergency team worked tirelessly to navigate the wreckage and provide assistance.

01:40 However, the incident has prompted scrutiny of safety measures on the Lixingxia Bridge,

01:45 with reports indicating that anti-collision measures were scheduled for implementation

01:49 as early as 2022.

01:51 But as phase delays, despite plans to enhance safety measures on the bridge support columns

01:56 with completion of the crucial work, was postponed multiple times, with the latest deadline being

02:01 August 2024.

02:03 And now the bridge has collapsed.

02:06 The reason behind the delay still remains unclear, raising concern about the infrastructure

02:10 maintenance and public safety in the region.

02:13 As investigations continue into the cause of the tragic collapse, the incident serves

02:17 as a sobering reminder of the importance of robust infrastructure maintenance and stringent

02:22 safety protocols to prevent similar disasters in the future.

02:25 [Music]

China’s Cargo Ship Accident Leads to Bridge Collision, Captain in Custody: Report | Oneindia News

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