5 Dead, Over 20 Injured,
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, ‘(Beijing=News1) Reporter Jeong Eun-ji = China’s state-run CCTV reported on the 7th that a suspension bridge collapsed at a tourist site in Xinjiang, western China, resulting in 5 deaths and 24 injuries.’,
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, ‘According to the report, at around 6 p.m. the previous day, the suspension bridge at Xiata tourist site in Zhaosu County, Ili Prefecture, suddenly collapsed. Visitors to Xiata must cross this bridge.’,
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, ‘When the wire supporting the bridge broke and the suspension bridge tilted to one side, some tourists crossing the bridge fell into the river, while several others were trapped on the bridge.’,
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, ‘Tourist Mr. Dong said, “The suspension bridge is composed of three sections, and when we were midway through the first section, the wire on the right suddenly snapped,” adding, “Some nearby herders voluntarily rode on horses along the river to locate people who had fallen into the water.”‘,
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, ‘As a result of the accident, Xiata tourist site has been temporarily closed for safety inspections. According to local media, this bridge had an incident last June where it tilted to one side, prompting strengthened inspections.\n’]