11 people died and more than 30 are missing after a highway bridge collapse caused by heavy rain in China.

Xi Jinping Orders All-out Efforts in Search and Rescue for Missing Persons,
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Collapsed highway bridge
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, ‘ (Seoul= Yonhap News) Reporter Hong Je-sung = Chinese state-run media reported on the 20th that 11 people died and more than 30 were missing due to the collapse of a highway bridge in Shaanxi Province, China, caused by heavy rain on the 19th.’,
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, ‘ According to Xinhua News Agency and others, the accident occurred at around 8:40 p.m. local time on the previous day on a highway in Shangluo City, northern-central Shaanxi Province.’,
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, ‘ Due to continuous heavy rain and flooding, part of the bridge collapsed, causing about 20 vehicles and more than 30 people to be swept away by the river.’,
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, ‘ Chinese state-run CCTV reported that 11 of the deceased were confirmed inside 5 vehicles that were found.’,
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, ‘ Local firefighters are carrying out search and rescue operations for the missing with the support of local residents.’,
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, ‘ Nearly 900 personnel have been mobilized for the rescue efforts, with 90 rescue vehicles, 20 boats, and 41 drones deployed, according to Chinese media reports.’,
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, ‘ Chinese President Xi Jinping instructed to prioritize the search and rescue of the missing after receiving the report of the accident, urging to “maximize efforts to protect the lives and property of residents.”‘,
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, ‘ The Shaanxi Province has been hit by a series of heavy rainfalls recently, resulting in casualties.’,
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, ‘ In Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, the previous day, floods and landslides occurred, leaving at least 5 dead and 8 missing, according to Chinese state-run media reports.’,
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Chinese rescue workers carrying out search and rescue operations
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