⚠️ A tragic accident shook the northwest region of the Chinese mainland early Friday as a construction cable on a new bridge snapped, sending part of a steel truss arch plunging toward the Yellow River. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. local time on the Qinghai section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway.
According to the relevant department in Qinghai Province, in the northwest region of the Chinese mainland, four workers lost their lives and 12 others are missing. Search and rescue teams rushed to the site, battling the cold dawn and the river's strong currents. The bridge's main span — the part that arches over the river — was slated to be completed by the end of this month.
This mega project, designed to boost rail links between Sichuan and Qinghai provinces, highlights the scale and ambition of modern infrastructure in the Chinese mainland. But it also reminds us of the risks faced by construction crews pushing the limits of engineering.
We'll keep an eye on updates as rescue operations continue. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. 😔
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4 killed, 12 missing in NW China bridge construction accident
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