Bridge collapse in Taiwan captured in dramatic video

A truck can be seen plummeting down with the structure as it falls.
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Bridge collapse in Taiwan captured in dramatic video
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A shocking video uploaded to YouTube shows the Nanfang’ao Bridge in northeast Taiwan collapsing on Tuesday morning before crashing into the harbor below.

A truck can be seen passing over the span as it falls, almost making it to the other side before being dragged down. The tanker caught fire when it landed, according to the New York Times. The driver was injured but survived.

Another video from the Associated Press shows the striking collapse from a lower level in the harbor, as well as an aerial shot showing the aftermath.

According to reports, five people are still missing after the accident. At least 12 people were injured, including the truck driver, two rescue workers, and several people in fishing boats.

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Andy is a fellow on Mashable's Culture team. He graduated with a B.S. from the University of North Florida in 2018 and moved to New York to pursue journalism in culture and entertainment. He can (and will) talk for too long about Star Wars and movies in general. His fear of stinging insects and 80+ degree weather will keep him inside forever. He wishes he were shorter.


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