A construction accident at a railway bridge in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has left four dead and 12 missing, authorities confirmed Friday. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. local time when a critical cable snapped at the site of the Yellow River bridge project, part of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway.
🔍 Rescue teams are scrambling to locate missing workers as officials investigate the cause. The steel truss arch bridge—a key infrastructure project—was nearing completion, with its main span scheduled to close by month’s end.
🌉 The collapse highlights risks in large-scale engineering projects. While details remain limited, the incident has sparked discussions about safety protocols in China’s rapid infrastructure development. Stay tuned for updates as this story evolves.
