Fatal Bridge Collisions: Recent Tragedies in China
A barge collided with a bridge in China's Pearl River Delta near Guangzhou, causing part of the bridge to break off and vehicles to plunge into the water, resulting in two deaths and several others missing. The incident occurred as the barge was traveling from Foshan city to Guangzhou, and authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. The bridge, which was undergoing strengthening works due to safety concerns, is a crucial transportation route for residents and the vessel owner has been detained by officials.