Highway collapse in China: At least 48 dead

Authorities have dispatched 500 people to help rescue survivors after the crash, which happened overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, local time

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At least 48 people died after the collapse of a part of the highway in China, in the southern province of Guangdong, state media reported a new account of the accident.

The collapse occurred as a result of heavy rains that have hit the country in recent days.

CCTV reported that the collapse was the result of a "natural geological disaster" due to "persistent heavy rains".

"At least 48 people died," reported Xinhua in a new account of the accident.

Authorities have dispatched 500 people to help rescue survivors after the crash, which happened between Tuesday and Wednesday night, local time.

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