Preliminary assessment shows that no personnel have fallen into the water, and a partial collapse of the Xiaoqinghe Bridge in Beijing resulted in five vehicles falling into the bridge pier | Yongding River | Preliminary assessment
On July 31st, continuous heavy rainfall in Beijing caused a sharp rise in the water level of the Yongding River, and flood discharge caused the collapse of the fourth span of the Fengtai Xiaoqing River Bridge from west to east.
According to the Propaganda Department of Fengtai District Committee in Beijing, after preliminary verification, the collapse of the Xiaoqinghe Bridge caused five cars parked on the bridge to fall into the water. After on-site visits, it is preliminarily determined that there is no involvement of personnel falling into the water. The relevant department is currently searching for the car owner to further verify the relevant situation.
Related report: Heavy rainfall caused partial collapse of Xiaoqinghe Bridge in Beijing! Vehicles on the bridge were washed away
According to the Flood Control Office of Fengtai District, Beijing, due to the diversion of the Yongding River, the Xiaoqing River Bridge on the west side of Lugou Bridge has collapsed in some parts. The district flood control office reminds that the Yongding River is currently undergoing floods, and citizens must stay away from the river to ensure safety.
According to a reporter from the headquarters, it has been preliminarily determined that the collapse of Xiaoqinghe Bridge in Fengtai District, Beijing was caused by heavy rainfall, which led to a surge in the Yongding River water. After the floodgates were opened to discharge water, the water flow was fierce during the diversion process, resulting in the collapse of the fourth span of Xiaoqinghe Bridge.
After the entire bridge was washed away, some vehicles on the bridge were unfortunately washed into the flood. According to the previous screen, some vehicles that were washed away still have their headlights on, but further understanding is still being conducted on whether there are people on board and the situation of casualties on site.
Red warning of rainstorm in the east and west of Beijing
The eastern and western cities of Beijing have again upgraded and issued a red warning for rainstorm: it is expected that there will be heavy rainfall of more than 100 mm per hour by 8:00 on August 1. Low lying areas in cities are prone to waterlogging, please take precautions.
The bus operation routes in the Mentougou area of Beijing have been temporarily suspended today due to heavy rainfall.
Previously, the CCTV reporter directly attacked the scene after the flood in Mentougou, Beijing: the car was washed to the roadside, and the sludge was 20 centimeters high.
Beijing West Station and Fengtai Station provide sufficient ticket change and refund windows for passengers
As of 12:30 today, 31 trains at Beijing Fengtai Station have been suspended, including 12 originating trains and 19 passing trains.
At present, Beijing West Station and Beijing Fengtai Station have fully opened windows to handle passenger ticket change and refund services. Reminder for passengers who have purchased tickets for discontinued trains: If they have not obtained a paper reimbursement voucher, they can complete the full refund procedure on the 12306 official website, railway 12306, or any station refund window within 30 days.
Beijing West Station launches temporary waiting areas for stranded passengers to rest
As of now, 22 trains from Beijing West Station to Handan, Lanzhou, Baotou, Urumqi, Hohhot and other directions have been suspended. Beijing West Station has launched a temporary waiting area, where staff guide some passengers with delayed train schedules to rest and relieve the pressure inside the waiting room. The ticket hall has also opened up emergency ticket refund windows to meet the business needs of passengers for changing or refunding tickets.
