Today (22nd), the Lixinsha Bridge in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province was hit by a ship, and the **staff** was built. The Guangzhou Municipal Information Office held a press conference to report on the relevant situation.
Five people have been killed in the accident
The two were treated in hospital
At the press conference, the relevant person in charge said: In the accident,Killed 5 people(1 driver of an empty minibus, 1 driver of an electric motorcycle, 3 overboard trucks).The two were treated in hospital and are currently in stable vital signs; A crew member of the vessel involved in the accident suffered minor injuries.
Mishandling of the crew
To the Lixinsha Bridge accident
The press conference informed that at about 5:31 a.m. on February 22, the Foshan-registered container ship "Lianghui 688" was sailing through the Hongqili Waterway in NanshaDue to improper operation of the crew,The port side hull of the "Lianghui 688" touched the 18th pier of the downward navigation hole of the Lixinsha Bridge, and then the bow of the ship touched the 19th pier of the downward navigation hole again, causing the bridge deck on the navigation hole to break.
After verification, a total of 4 vehicles and 1 electric motorcycle fell from the fracture, of which 1 empty minibus, 1 truck and 1 electric motorcycle fell into the cabin of the "Lianghui 688", and 2 small trucks fell into the water.
The two overboard vehicles have been lifted in full.
The bridge broke off, causing water to be cut off on a nearby island
Temporary water pipes have been erected
At the press conference, Wang Jing, chief engineer of the Guangzhou Municipal Emergency Management Bureau, reported that after the accident, Guangzhou quickly launched an emergency response and mobilized maritime, transportation, public security, emergency management, health, salvage, fire protection, communications, power supply and other departments and Nansha District to immediately rush to the scene for disposal. The establishment of the city's main leaders as the commander-in-chief of the on-site command of the scene, under the rescue team, accident investigation team, bridge safety management expert group, medical treatment group, accident aftermath group, on-site order maintenance group, local life security group, comprehensive coordination group and other working groups, to carry out the accident rescue work. Implement water traffic control on Hongqili Waterway in a timely manner, seal and control the roads on both sides of the bridge, and make every effort to ensure the life and travel of surrounding residents.
Due to the rupture of the water pipeline supporting the bridge, the water supply of the bridge to the nearby Sanmin Island is currently interruptedThe local water supply station has erected temporary pipes using a highway bridge under construction, and water trucks have been used to ensure water supply for residents.
Construction of a temporary ferry crossing in the local area
Guarantee the entry and exit of residents
According to CCTV, the bridge is currently connected to the nearby Sanmin IslandTemporary ferry crossings are being built rapidlyto ensure the entry and exit of villagers.
It is understood that the local government has built a temporary emergency ferry port on the island to ensure that the residents on the island go out for medical treatment. At the same time, a temporary passenger crossing is also being built in the local area, which is expected to be completed by tonight and tomorrow morning. The construction of the vehicular ferry terminal is being stepped up to ensure the transportation of goods inside and outside the island.
According to reports, there are more than 8,000 residents and more than 2,500 households on Sanmin Island, and most of the residents on the island make a living from planting. Before the completion and opening of the Lixinsha Bridge, most of the residents entered and exited by ferry.
**: CCTV News.Editor in charge: Yan Zexu.