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submitted 6 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

Nineteen people have died after part of a highway collapsed in China's southern Guangdong province, according to state media

A section of a highway collapsed in southern China leaving at least 19 people dead, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Wednesday.

In total, 18 vehicles were reportedly trapped in the collapse and rescue workers took dozens of people to the hospital.

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[-] john89@lemmy.ca 18 points 6 months ago

Dang, that's sad.

wonder which company built that road...

[-] LordWiggle@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

This isn't world news, this happens very often in China as everything in that country is super corrupt, including building companies and inspectors. Many high speed trains derail, highways collapse, EV's catch fire, buildings collapse, etc. It's daily business. Sadly, as it costs many lives.

this post was submitted on 01 May 2024
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