36 people have died in the China highway collapse.

In Beijing, a tragic incident occurred due to heavy rainfall in southern China. Reports say that a portion of a highway collapsed, causing cars to tumble down a slope and resulting in the loss of at least 36 lives. The city government of Meizhou shared that a total of 23 vehicles were found in a pit after a 17.9-meter-long section of the highway gave way at around 2 in the morning on Wednesday. Thankfully, while 30 people sustained injuries, they were not life-threatening, according to a statement released by the government.

The recent weeks have been challenging for parts of Guangdong province as they have been experiencing record-breaking downpours and flooding, along with unexpected hail. Tragically, a tornado also hit the provincial capital of Guangzhou last weekend, claiming the lives of five individuals. This unfortunate incident in Meizhou adds to the devastation that has been brought upon by the heavy rains.

The city of Meizhou has been struggling with the effects of the heavy rainfall for quite some time now. In early April, several villages were flooded, and the city has been continuously experiencing heavy rain in the past few days. It appears that the ground beneath the highway collapsed, causing the section of the road above it to give way as well. Witnesses who were driving by the area just before the collapse reported hearing a loud noise and seeing a large hole open up behind them.

Videos and photos that were shared by local media showed the severity of the situation. Smoke and fire could be seen at the scene, with highway guardrails slanting down into the flames. The images also showed a pile of burnt and damaged cars on the slope leading down from the highway. The incident is still under investigation, and authorities are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of the affected area and to provide aid to those who have been impacted by this tragedy. Our hearts go out to all those who have lost their loved ones and those who are currently facing the aftermath of this unfortunate event.

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