A serious accident occurred on the railway bridge over the Yellow River in Xinjiang province, located in northwest China. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
As a result of this unfortunate incident, seven people died, and nine others are missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
The incident happened on Friday at 03:00 Beijing time in the Xuannan-Tibet Autonomous Prefecture. According to local sources, while repair work was being carried out on the bridge, the fastening cables snapped, causing the railway traffic accident.
Authorities and rescue services quickly arrived at the scene and began search and rescue operations. The exact causes of the incident are currently being determined through an investigation.
Local officials are strengthening safety measures and implementing necessary actions to prevent similar disasters. This event has been a harsh lesson for the local population and the country's railway infrastructure, highlighting the need for increased attention to safety requirements.
Rescuers and investigation teams continue their efforts to locate the missing. This disaster once again clearly demonstrated the importance of safety and control in China's railway infrastructure.
The public and official agencies are striving to take strict measures to ensure such incidents do not recur in the future.
