Highway Collapses in Guangdong, China Due to Heavy Rains and Floods, 19 Lives Lost | Oneindia News
In China's southern Guangdong province, heavy rains led to a highway collapse, resulting in the deaths of 19 individuals. The..
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In China's southern Guangdong province, heavy rains led to a highway collapse, resulting in the deaths of 19 individuals. The..