1 dead and 9 missing after pickup truck falls off bridge in southern China
One worker has died and nine people remain missing after a pickup truck carrying 15 individuals fell off a bridge in southern China. The vehicle was transporting workers to a sweet potato farm when it plunged into a river during heavy rainfall. Over 700 rescuers are using sonar, drones, and boats in the ongoing search and rescue operation.
- ▪The pickup truck was carrying 15 people, including workers bound for a sweet potato farm in Guangxi.
- ▪Five people were rescued from the river after the truck fell from a low-water bridge in Huanjiang Maonan Autonomous County.
- ▪Heavy rains caused dangerous currents and landslide risks, complicating the rescue efforts involving more than 700 personnel.
- ▪Underwater sonar devices, dinghies, and drones are being used to locate the missing and the submerged vehicle.
- ▪State media reported the incident occurred on Saturday, with search operations continuing into Sunday.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream on1 dead and 9 missing after pickup truck falls off bridge in southern ChinaOne worker has died and nine remained missing after a pickup truck fell of a bridge in southwest China on Saturday, state media reportedByThe Associated PressMay 17, 2026, 6:47 AM1:10BEIJING -- One worker died and nine remain missing after a pickup truck fell of a bridge in southwest China on Saturday, state media reported.The truck, carrying a total of 15 people, was transporting workers to a sweet potato farm in the southern Guangxi region.Five people were rescued, authorities said.Search and rescue efforts continued Sunday…
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