At least 11 people were killed and over 30 went missing when a bridge on a highway collapsed partially due to flash floods in China’s Shaanxi province, authorities reported on Saturday.
According to the provincial publicity department, as reported by the state-run Xinhua media, a sudden downpour and flash floods caused the bridge in Zhashui County, Shangluo City, to collapse on Friday evening.
As of Saturday morning, eleven individuals had been confirmed dead, while more than 30 had gone missing following the fall, according to reports.
Reports also say some automobiles fell into the Jinqian River beneath the bridge as a result of the collapse.
It added that rescue teams recovered five vehicles that had fallen into the river, and rescue operations were underway.
According to the Ministry of Emergency Management, a team was dispatched to guide rescue efforts.
The China National Comprehensive Fire and Rescue Team sent 736 people, 76 vehicles, 18 boats and 32 drones to carry out rescue efforts, it said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged all-out rescue and relief efforts to “safeguard people’s lives and property after the bridge’s collapse,” the report said.
