A Bridge Collapse in Vietnam: A Disaster that Shook a Nation
As Typhoon Yagi slammed into northern Vietnam with unprecedented fury, it brought more than just torrential rains and gale-force winds—it carried with it a catastrophe that no one could have foreseen.
A Quiet Morning Turns into a Nightmare as Phong Chau Bridge Collapses
On what was meant to be an ordinary morning in Phu Tho province, the day quickly descended into chaos when the 375-meter-long Phong Chau Bridge, a vital connection for the region, gave way.
Witnesses described the moment as surreal: the bridge buckled and cracked, plunging vehicles, including cars and motorbikes, into the churning Red River below. At least ten vehicles were swept away, and the search for thirteen missing persons continues amid treacherous conditions.
Typhoon Yagi: The Most Powerful Storm in Decades Leaves a Trail of Destruction
Typhoon Yagi, the strongest typhoon to hit northern Vietnam in over 30 years, made landfall with winds exceeding 149 km/h.
It unleashed widespread flooding, devastating landslides, and significant structural damage, including the collapse of Phong Chau Bridge. Officials report at least 64 confirmed fatalities and numerous injuries, with dozens still unaccounted for.
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