Bridge collapse sees 29 people plummet to ground

7 Aug 2025 • 4:26 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Five people have died in a suspension bridge collapse at a tourist site in Xinjiang, northwest China.
  • The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in 29 people falling to the ground after a cable broke.
  • Footage posted on social media showed injured people lying on rocky ground next to a river, with the bridge visibly tilted above them.
  • The Zhaosu Tourism Bureau announced that the Xiata Scenic Area has been temporarily closed for a safety inspection.
  • Watch the full video above.

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