China Bridge Collapse: Causes & Details

In this video, I discuss the what is known and suspected about the causes of a deadly bridge collapse that occurred in the early morning hours of August 22, 2025 during construction of the world's largest double track railroad continuous truss bridge span. The bridge is located is Qinghai China over the Yellow River.

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AP Story
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China Observer Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es60BMYKeiA&t=130s

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