Sichuan bridge collapses months after opening

cnnbrasil.com.br (Portuguese)

Part of a newly inaugurated bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed Tuesday, months after its completion. No injuries were reported. The Hongqi Bridge, 758 meters long, was closed Monday due to cracks and ground movement. The access bridge and roadbed collapsed Tuesday, causing landslides. The bridge connects central China to Tibet. Its construction was finished earlier this year.


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