Two people were killed and three others went missing after a cargo ship rammed into a bridge, leading to the collapse of a portion of the structure on Thursday morning in Guangzhou in China’s Guangdong Province. The incident occurred around 5.30 a.m. when a container ship hit the pier of the Lixinsha Bridge, plunging five vehicles, Xinhua news agency reported.
According to preliminary investigation, of the five vehicles, two plunged into the river and the others fell onto the vessel. A crew member was slightly injured in the accident. Rescue efforts are underway and the cause of the accident is being investigated.
The collision between the cargo ship and the bridge resulted in a tragic loss of life and left several others missing. The incident took place in Guangzhou, China’s Guangdong Province, on Thursday morning at around 5.30 a.m. when a container ship struck the pier of the Lixinsha Bridge, causing a portion of the structure to collapse.
It has been reported that two vehicles plunged into the river while the other three fell onto the vessel. As a result of the accident, two individuals were killed and three others are currently missing. Additionally, a crew member sustained minor injuries during the collision.
Rescue efforts are currently underway to locate and assist the missing individuals, while authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety and regulations surrounding cargo ship operations and bridge maintenance in the region.
