The causes of the accident are unknown today, but experts indicate possible shortcomings in the design or maintenance of the bridge.
In the city of Syatata tourist in Chinese Sinjiang, the cable of the suspended bridge to the landscape park was damaged, as a result of which five people were killed, another 24 were injured. Reuters reported it on Thursday, August 7.
The incident occurred in the County of Zhaoos Ili-Kazakh Autonomous Okrug. Due to the cable cliff, the bridge tilted, and 29 people fell from it.
It was noted that 22 victims received a mild injury, while the two were seriously injured. Immediately being hospitalized, their lives are not threatening today.
The bridge is located in an area of 65 square square, known for the attractive scenery – mountain passes, valleys and rivers.
China’s bridge collapsed
A suspension bridge has slightly collapsed in Northwest China Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
At least five people were killed, and many others were injured. Reports indicate that 29 people fell from the bridge.#China #bridge #Xinjiang pic.twitter.com/2kz6hgptmw
– Chyno News (@chynonews) August 6, 2025
On social networks they have published a video from the scene. The frames show a twisted hanging bridge with sagging cables of the railing. Under the bridge – the bodies of the injured and dead, people try to save the victims.
Five people were killed and 24 others were injured following an accident on the suspension bridge to the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region of China.pic.twitter.com/65zwsknwjm
– Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) August 6, 2025
Currently, authorities have closed a zone for guests. A major investigation has begun.
The causes of the accident are still unknown, but experts indicate possible shortcomings in the design or maintenance of the bridge.
Remember that at least four people were killed and more than 50 were injured as a result of the collapse of a steel bridge across the river in a popular tourist area in the western state of Maharastra.
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