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At least 19 people have died and 30 more are receiving medical care after a portion of a highway collapsed in Guangdong province, southern China, early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 2:10 am (1810 GMT Tuesday) on a stretch of road connecting Meizhou city and Dabu county. Eighteen vehicles were trapped, involving a total of 49 individuals. While the cause of the collapse remains under investigation, preliminary reports indicate that the incident may be related to heavy rains that have battered the region in recent weeks. The province has also been hit by a deadly tornado last week.

A bridge in China collapsed during severe flooding on Saturday, April 20, after several days of torrential rain and strong winds. The collapse, captured by a security camera, occurred in Guangdong province. Earlier-than-usual flooding has hit the southern region since Thursday, leading to evacuations and the search for 11 missing individuals.

In a catastrophic event described as a “once in a century” horror, southern China is facing widespread flooding that has claimed the lives of eleven people and left millions without homes. The city of Qingyuan in Guangdong Province has been severely impacted, with videos shared on social media showing torrents of water demolishing walls and bridges.