China flyover collapses during rush hours, trapping cars beneath

[Shibadog]

21 hours ago, Ct3833 said:

What a stupid excuse!

............local authorities believed the bridge might have collapsed due to a heavily overloaded truck.......
 

 

not impossible actually.

In many countries, bridges have weight restrictions for vehicles. Not saying it was the case here but it's a possibility. Need more info to ascertain the root cause.

[Benarsenal]

2 hours ago, Kb27 said:

I used to have a PRC colleague.

He says he support death by firing squad.

Bcuz PRC too many people already.

So accidents here and there, I think many people there won't bother.

Yeah but the thought is just shuddering.

As you know, I worked in Shanghai last year. Earlier this year there was an industrial accident where a Merc showroom collapsed and killed 10 people. It was actually quite near where I stayed in Shanghai and I may have passed by it a few times.

So it's just the thought of, it could have been me, if I happen to be so unlucky.

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/3010470/nine-missing-after-shanghai-mercedes-showroom-collapses

[Tohto]

15 hours ago, JohnSHL said:

not impossible actually.

In many countries, bridges have weight restrictions for vehicles. Not saying it was the case here but it's a possibility. Need more info to ascertain the root cause.

Yah, when I drive in Germany, often seen a sign before the bridge show the weight tolerance for the bridge.