Newly Constructed Hongqi Bridge in China Collapses Due to Geological Instability: No Casualties Reported

Nov 12, 2025 02:05 pm CST

A newly built 758-meter Hongqi Bridge in China's Sichuan province partially collapsed on November 11, just two months after opening. The bridge, connecting central China to Tibet, was preemptively closed after inspections revealed cracks and ground shifts. No casualties were reported as authorities had evacuated the area, with preliminary investigations pointing to geological instability in the mountainous region as the cause.