A newly built bridge collapsed in China: details of the incident.

Collapse of the 'Hunzi' Bridge in China

According to inkorr.com: In China, an unpredictable incident occurred: part of the newly built 'Hunzi' bridge, measuring 760 meters in length, collapsed. This bridge connects the central regions of the country with Tibet. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the collapse, according to Reuters.

Threat of landslide

At the beginning of November, a threat of landslide was recorded in the Markang area, which caused public outrage and led to the declaration of a state of emergency. Traffic on the bridge was banned, and cars were evacuated from the area.

A part of the recently opened 760-meter 'Hunzi' bridge collapsed in China pic.twitter.com/EVGCrZ3F7c

Next events

The day after the collapse, a significant landslide occurred on the mountain, leading to the destruction of access roads, supports, and spans of the bridge. Currently, an assessment of the damage is being conducted, but it is still unknown when traffic will resume on the bridge.

Details about the 'Hunzi' bridge

The 'Hunzi' bridge was built by Sichuan Road & Bridge Group, and its construction was completed this year. Earlier, China opened the 'highest bridge in the world,' which significantly improved the lives of residents in Guizhou province.

The collapse of the 'Hunzi' bridge did not cause any injuries; however, traffic on this section remains temporarily prohibited. Currently, an assessment of the damage is ongoing, and the timelines for restoring traffic are being determined.