Bridge collapses in China, many tourists fall into river

Nine tourists from Hong Kong were hospitalized with serious injuries after a wooden bridge collapsed in Jiangxi, China, and they fell 3 meters into a river.

A bridge at a ticket checkpoint on Dujuan Mountain in the Jinggang Mountains in Jiangxi, China, suddenly collapsed, causing many tourists from Hong Kong to fall into the river 3 meters below, the South China Morning Post reported on April 16.

The incident happened at 4pm on April 15. Photo: South China Morning Post.

About 20 tourists were injured when the bridge collapsed. Nine people were seriously injured and had to be taken to the hospital. Others only suffered minor injuries.

The Hong Kong Immigration Department said it had contacted the victim’s relatives to help bring them home. The agency said it would keep in touch with the injured person’s family and the travel agency to resolve the matter.

The 20 tourists involved in the accident were part of a group of 300 people from Tai Po District, Hong Kong. They were on a four-day trip to Gangshan Province from April 14. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the police.

Dujuan Mountain is over 1,300 meters above sea level and is a famous tourist destination that attracts many visitors. In particular, in April and May, this place has beautiful blooming lilies.

This is not the first time a bridge has collapsed in a tourist area in China. In October 2013, dozens of tourists were swept away when a bridge collapsed in a Jiangxi park.

According to VNE