On 5/10, a car traveling on the Nam Ao Sea Bridge in Shantou city, Guangdong province, unexpectedly crossed a solid line and veered into the oncoming lane, colliding with a bus. The accident injured many people, and both vehicles sustained severe damage.
On 6/10, a representative from the Nam Ao traffic police confirmed the incident occurred on the Nam Ao Bridge. The injured were taken to the hospital for emergency treatment, and the cause of the accident is under investigation. Police stated the vehicle involved was a newly purchased electric car, operating with temporary license plates.
Video extracted from the bus's surveillance camera shows the incident occurred at 12:39 on 5/10. At that time, the bus was traveling at 56 km/h. In the opposite direction, a gray sedan unexpectedly crossed the double solid line, crashing directly into the front of the bus.
Subsequent images revealed the car's front was shattered, and the bus's front was also dented. The collision caused localized traffic congestion on the Nam Ao Bridge.
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The car's front was crushed, resting near the guardrail in the oncoming lane. *Photo: 163*
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The bus also had a dented lower front section. *Photo: 163*
The Nam Ao Bridge, located in Shantou city, is a 11.08 km route, with the bridge section spanning 9.34 km. It is designed to Class II road standards, featuring two lanes in each direction, a design speed of 80 km/h, and a maximum allowed speed of 60 km/h.
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