BEIJING, China — A bridge collapse caused by torrential rains in northern China killed 12 people and left more than 30 missing, state media said Saturday.
Large parts of northern and central China have been battered in recent days by rains that have caused flooding and significant damage.The bridge in the northwestern Shaanxi province buckled 'due to a sudden downpour and flash floods' Friday night, according to state news agency Xinhua.All 12 victims in the city of Shangluo were found inside five vehicles that were recovered from the river below the bridge, Xinhua said.
via APIn the southwestern province of Sichuan, more than 30 people were reported missing on Saturday after a violent thunderstorm caused flash flooding in the town of Ya'an, according to state broadcaster CCTV.On Friday, state media reported at least five people dead and eight missing after the rains sparked flooding and mudslides in Shaanxi's Baoji city.
Bridge Collapse Kills 12 Leaves More Than 30 Missing
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