Southern China Road Collapse Kills 19: State Media
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published May 01, 2024 | 11:30 AM
Beijing, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st May, 2024) At least 19 people died when part of a highway collapsed in southern China's Guangdong province on Wednesday, state media reported.
State broadcaster CCTV said a stretch of road between Meizhou city and Dabu county in Guangdong province caved in at around 2:10 am (1810 GMT).
The incident caused 18 vehicles to become trapped and involved a total of 49 people, CCTV said.
As of 11:45 am, "19 people have been confirmed dead, and 30 are receiving all-out emergency care in hospital", according to the broadcaster.
It added that the lives of those hospitalised were "not currently at risk" but did not specify their injuries.
Social media footage shared by local news outlets showed flames and smoke emanating from a deep, dark pit into which cars seemed to have plummeted.
Other clips showed around half a dozen people standing on a roadside gazing at the flashing lights of emergency vehicles in the distance.
Authorities have dispatched around 500 people to the site to help with the rescue operation, CCTV reported.
They are drawn from departments handling public security, emergency response, firefighting and mining rescue, according to the broadcaster.
Local authorities said in a notice that part of the S12 highway was closed in both directions and ordered drivers to take detours.
The cause of the collapse was not initially specified.
Guangdong has been hit by a string of extreme weather events in recent weeks, from fatal floods to a deadly tornado.
Recent Stories
Serial winner Kroos eyes two-trophy finish to career
10 bodies found in Mexico's Acapulco, some in street
Djokovic backs Nadal for French Open title
BUITEMS VC calls for funds allocation for varsities
Nine child workers die in Egypt as bus plunges into the Nile
Govt taking various measures to promote sports: Senator
China warns Taiwan of reprisals over Lai inauguration speech
DPM Dar, Kyrgyz FM discuss recent incidents of violence against Pakistanis
UN health agency chief calls for end to recent Israeli siege of Gaza Hospital
BISE Hyderabad announces results of oriental languages examination
Starc helps Kolkata thrash Hyderabad to reach IPL final
Sindh edu dept launches school enrollment campaign
More Stories From World
-
Austria captain Alaba misses out on Euro 2024
27 minutes ago -
Children are stars of London's Chelsea Flower Show
2 hours ago -
10 bodies found in Mexico's Acapulco, some in street
2 hours ago -
Nine child workers die in Egypt as bus plunges into the Nile
2 hours ago -
China warns Taiwan of reprisals over Lai inauguration speech
2 hours ago -
UN health agency chief calls for end to recent Israeli siege of Gaza Hospital
2 hours ago
-
One dead, 71 injured as London-Singapore flight hits severe turbulence
3 hours ago -
DPM Dar visits Bishkek National Hospital; meets Kyrgyz authorities
3 hours ago -
Small island states win 'historic' climate case at UN court
3 hours ago -
Pakistani handicraft products attract large crowd at 33rd Harbin Fair
3 hours ago -
China's top diplomat urges SCO members to maintain strategic autonomy
3 hours ago -
Diplomatic crisis deepens as Spain pulls out Argentina envoy
3 hours ago