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The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Bridge collapse sees 29 people plummet to ground
Five people have died in a suspension bridge collapse at a tourist site in Xinjiang, northwest China. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in 29 people falling to the ground after a cable broke. Footage posted on social media showed injured people lying on rocky ground next to a river, with the bridge visibly tilted above them. The Zhaosu Tourism Bureau announced that the Xiata Scenic Area has been temporarily closed for a safety inspection. Watch the full video above.
The Independent
4 days ago
- The Independent
Five dead after suspension bridge collapses at tourist spot
Footage posted on social media shows the devastating aftermath of a suspension bridge collapse at a tourist site, which sent 29 people plummeting to the ground. Five people died after a bridge cable broke in northwest China 's Xinjiang on Wednesday, authorities said. The video showed injured people lying on the rocky ground, next to a river. Above them, the bridge was seen tilted to one side. The local propaganda department confirmed the deaths to Xinhua. The Zhaosu Tourism Bureau said that the Xiata Scenic Area is undergoing a safety inspection and will be temporarily closed on 7 August.
