On February 22, a tragic incident occurred at the Lixinsha Bridge in Wanqingsha Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou CityTransportationIn the accident, a container ship ruthlessly broke the bridge, causing 5 vehicles to fall off the bridge and 5 people to be killed. The incident has attracted widespread attention and outrage, with people asking why a cargo ship would break a bridge. Through the 3D simulation of the accident, the truth of the accident was finally revealed: the crew's operational error was the root cause of the tragedy.
According to ** reports, the cargo ship that broke the bridge was named "Lianghui 688". Shockingly, just last month, the cargo ship was fined 30,000 yuan for "failing to strengthen its lookout". shipsShippingThe particularity of the driver requires a high degree of concentration and constant observation of the channel situation to prevent collisions. And according toShippingprovisions, in and outPortsor through narrow waters, such as bridge areas, ships must enhance lookouts to prevent collisions. The cargo ship that crashed into the Lixinsha Bridge was fined last month for not strengthening its lookout, so this time there was another tragedy caused by an operational error. This kind of behavior is like driving with your eyes closed, which is extremely irresponsible.
What is even more infuriating is that a netizen who claimed to be a friend of the driver of the cargo ship involved broke more details after the accident. The netizen said that the navigable height above the Lixinsha Bridge is 125 meters, the navigable height below is 115 meters, carefully measured every time a cargo ship passes by to ensure it can pass. Although the netizen reminded the driver of the cargo ship involved, he failed to prevent the accident. It can be seen that driving a ship across the Lixinsha Bridge is a huge test of the driver's skill and carefulness.
However, judging from the scene**, the cargo ship involved was empty, and according to the height of the cargo ship, it did not seem to be enough to hit the bridge deck. Therefore, the cause of this incident may not only be the issue of height limit, but more related to the driver's improper operation.
After the accident in which the cargo ship crashed into the Lixinsha Bridge, some netizens questioned the quality of the bridge. However, according to public information, the Lixinsha Bridge, located in Wanqingsha Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, has been in use for 32 years and has not had similar major accidents, and its construction quality can be said to stand the test.
The Lixinsha Bridge is the main passage for the residents of Sanmin Island, and has carried the travel needs of countless people for decades. Over the past 32 years, the bridge has stood the test of time and timeTransportationThere are no problems with the quality of the construction at all. Therefore, for netizens who doubt the quality of the bridge, their fears are unfounded and rumors should not be spread.
The accident in which the cargo ship crashed into the bridge undoubtedly brought huge injuries and losses to Wanqingsha Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou City. After the incident, the bridgeTransportationIt has been regulated and the island's inhabitants are without water. At this stage, it has been confirmed that 5 people have died as a result of the accident, and another 3 people are missing, making the damage even more serious. Not only that, but due toTransportationBlocked, economic andSocialThe impact is also severe.
Similar accidents have happened in the past. Guangdong, 2007Jiujiang BridgeIt was hit and collapsed by a cargo ship carrying sand, causing an economic loss of 45 million yuan, and the person responsible for the accident was investigated for criminal responsibility for up to 6 years. According to reports, the cause of the accident was a sudden fog on the river, and the captain did not strengthen his lookout, which led to the tragedy. The accident at the Lixinsha Bridge is similar, so the captain of the cargo ship involved is likely to face high financial compensation and criminal liability.
Finally, security should never be underestimated. This accident is another reminder to stay away from danger and pay attentionTransportationSafe. It is hoped that all walks of life can pay attention to the lessons of the accident, strengthen safety awareness, and ensure the safety of people's lives and property. At the same time, it is also hoped that the captain of the cargo ship involved can take responsibility for his actions and bear the corresponding economic and criminal responsibility.