Moment newly opened bridge partially collapses in China
Summary
A recently opened bridge in Sichuan, China, partially collapsed after nearby landslides. The bridge had been closed a day earlier due to developing cracks. No injuries were reported.Key Facts
- The bridge is located in Sichuan, a province in southwestern China.
- It is called the Hongqi bridge and is 758 meters (2,486 feet) long.
- Authorities closed the bridge on Monday because of cracks on nearby slopes and roads.
- On Tuesday, worsening conditions caused landslides that led to part of the bridge collapsing.
- There were no reports of anyone getting hurt.
- Construction of the bridge was completed earlier in the year.
- The contractor for the bridge was the Sichuan Road and Bridge Group.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.