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Bridge Collisions in China: Fatalities and Vehicle Plunges

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Jalopnik

A cargo ship collided with a highway bridge near Guangzhou, China, causing the bridge's deck to collapse and sending four vehicles, including a bus, into the river below. Two people were killed, and several others were injured. The ship's captain has been detained, and the company owning the ship is cooperating with the investigation. The incident has prompted evacuations and disrupted local services, and it has raised questions about the overdue reinforcement works on the bridge.

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Cargo Ship Collision Causes Bridge Collapse in Guangzhou, China

Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com

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.

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