New bridge in south-west China collapses into mountainside

The collapse of the Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan province, China, on October 10, 2023, highlights significant concerns regarding infrastructure safety in the region. After being opened recently, the bridge was closed just a day prior due to cracks detected in the surrounding roads. The subsequent landslide led to a portion of the 758-meter structure collapsing into the mountainside, creating a dramatic scene captured in videos that circulated widely on Chinese social media. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but the incident raises questions about the integrity of newly constructed infrastructure and the effectiveness of monitoring systems in place to prevent such disasters.