Hongqi Bridge collapses in southwest China months after opening

The Hongqi Bridge in southwest China partially collapsed after cracks appeared and landslides occurred. No casualties have been reported. The collapse followed the appearance of cracks on nearby slopes and roads, and shifts in the mountain terrain. The bridge had only opened to the public on September 28. The 758-meter bridge is located along a national highway linking China's heartland with Tibet and is near the Shuangjiangku Hydropower Station, which is under construction.