The death toll from a bridge collapse in China has risen to 12.

The death toll from a bridge collapse in northwestern China has risen to 12 people, China Central Television reports.
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“As of 12:00 on July 20, during the search and rescue operation, seven vehicles that had fallen into the river and 12 dead were discovered, one person was rescued,” the publication says.

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At the same time, 18 vehicles and 31 people remain missing.

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The rescue operation continues.

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A road bridge in Zhashui County, Shanluo City, Shaanxi Province collapsed yesterday evening due to heavy rains. As a result, 17 cars and eight trucks fell into the river.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping called for every effort to be made to search and rescue people.

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Heavy rainfall hit Shaanxi province this week. The floods damaged four national and provincial roads, washed out more than 40 country roads and destroyed 21 bridges.