Xi urges all-out rescue efforts after bridge collapse kills 11

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping urged all-out rescue efforts after a highway bridge collapse in Shaanxi province in China's northwest killed 11 people, state media reported on Saturday. The incident occurred in Shangluo city on Friday when a highway bridge collapsed due to a flash flood, causing some vehicles to fall into the river.

As of 10 a.m. on Saturday, five vehicles were confirmed to have fallen into the water and 30 people were reported missing, state media said. Xi said China is in a critical period for flood control and local governments must take responsibility to enhance monitoring and early warning. — Reuters