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China bridge collapse kills at least five

2013-02-01 77 Dailymotion

Rescue workers comb through debris looking for survivors of a devastating bridge collapse in central China.<br/> <br />The bridge gave out when a truck carrying fireworks exploded early Friday morning, sending vehicles plunging 30 metres to the ground.<br/> <br />At least five people were killed and 11 injured in the accident.<br/> <br />10 trucks were found crashed under the bridge. 15 people were rescued.<br/> <br />Rescue efforts were still underway, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.<br/> <br />Fireworks explosions are common in China, especially around the Chinese New Year holiday.<br/> <br />Chinese New Year, which begins next weekend, is marked by riotous fireworks displays traditionally thought to bring good luck for the year ahead.

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