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Cars Fall Into River as Super Typhoon Destroys Vietnam Bridge

A busy bridge in northern Vietnam collapsed after being struck by Super Typhoon Yagi, which has claimed over 60 lives since Saturday. Dashcam footage captured the Phong Chau bridge in Phu Tho province collapsing on Monday, sending multiple vehicles into the river.

Rescue operations for 13 missing people are ongoing. The typhoon has caused widespread devastation across northern Vietnam, triggering floods and landslides, leaving millions without power. Although Yagi has weakened to a tropical depression, further disruption is expected as it moves west. The storm, with winds up to 203 km/h, has injured over 240 people and caused significant damage, including the collapse of the bridge that plunged 10 cars and two scooters into the Red River.

Read more: Typhoon Yagi: Vietnam Hit Hard by Asia’s Most Devastating Storm of the Year

So far, three people have been rescued. A motorcyclist, Nguyen Minh Hai, who survived the collapse, described the experience as narrowly escaping death. The military is now working to build a pontoon bridge to replace the damaged section. At least 44 people have died due to landslides and flash floods, and thousands have been evacuated.

Schools have closed in 12 northern provinces, including Hanoi, and residents in coastal towns were urged to stay indoors. Before hitting Vietnam, the typhoon also caused 24 deaths in southern China and the Philippines. Climate change is believed to be intensifying storms like Yagi, leading to stronger winds and heavier rainfall.

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