Tragedy struck in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, when a sudden ground collapse occurred at a railway construction site in the Bao'an District at around 11 p.m. on Wednesday. Thirteen workers are currently missing following the incident, according to local authorities.
An all-out rescue operation has been launched in response, with the Ministry of Emergency Management dispatching a dedicated task force to oversee and guide the mission. Rescue teams are working around the clock to locate and assist the missing workers.
In the wake of the collapse, nearby residents have been evacuated as a precautionary measure, and temporary traffic controls have been implemented around the affected site to facilitate the rescue efforts and ensure public safety.
Officials have announced that an investigation into the cause of the ground collapse is currently underway. The focus is on understanding the factors that led to the sudden failure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
As the community awaits news of the missing workers, the incident has raised concerns about the safety protocols in place at construction sites across the region. Authorities have pledged to conduct a thorough review to enhance safety measures and protect the lives of workers involved in such large-scale infrastructure projects.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
