Cargo ship collision in China leaves two dead and bridge cut in half

A cargo ship collision with a bridge in southern China resulted in two deaths and one injury, with vehicles falling into the water and landing on the vessel. Dramatic images of the bridge split in two and a rescue operation is ongoing. The Lixinsha Bridge is located in Guangzhou’s Nansha district, a major international shipping hub in the megacity. Maintenance work on the bridge had been delayed due to structural concerns.

Collision and Consequences

The collision between a cargo ship and the Lixinsha Bridge in southern China led to tragic outcomes, including two deaths and one injury. The impact caused vehicles to fall into the water and land on the vessel, resulting in a dramatic scene and an ongoing rescue operation.