Highway Collapse in Guangdong, China: 48 Dead and 30 Injure | WPN World People News

On May 1st, around 2:10 a.m., a highway collapse occurred near K11+900m on the S12 Meilong Expressway in Guangdong, China. The incident resulted in the road surface caving in, causing multiple vehicles passing by to plunge down a hillside. Satellite imagery revealed a long, trench-like depression in the highway, measuring approximately 17.9 meters in length and covering an area of about 184.3 square meters.

In response to the disaster, emergency teams were dispatched, including personnel from emergency services, public security, firefighting, health, transportation, and communication. A total of 577 rescue workers and 64 rescue vehicles were deployed to conduct thorough search and rescue operations. Notably, no large passenger vehicles were found among the affected area.

As of the afternoon of May 2nd, a press conference held in Meizhou City reported the following details: 23 vehicles were confirmed to have fallen into the collapsed section, resulting in 48 fatalities. Additionally, three individuals’ DNA awaits further confirmation, and 30 others sustained injuries but are not in life-threatening condition. No foreign nationals were identified among the casualties.

The local health commission promptly designated Meizhou City People’s Hospital as the emergency treatment center. Medical teams, including orthopedic and critical care specialists, were dispatched to the scene.

Collaborative efforts involving experts from the provincial, municipal, and county levels addressed various medical disciplines, including intensive care, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and psychological support.