Cargo Ship Collision Causes Bridge Collapse in Guangzhou, China

A cargo ship rammed into a bridge in Guangzhou, China, causing five vehicles, including a public bus, to plunge into the river, resulting in two deaths, one injury, and three people missing. The ship's captain has been detained, and residents in the vicinity have been evacuated. The bridge was due for upgrades, with plans postponed multiple times, and the need for "collision avoidance facilities" had been identified in October 2021. The incident occurred in Nansha, the fastest-growing port in southern China, with increasing cargo volumes since its opening in 2004.