A catastrophic tragedy occurred in China's Heilongjiang province when a bridge collapsed due to the persistent rains and floods induced by Typhoon Doksuri's remnants.
Dashcam footage shared on social media recorded the heart-stopping moment a white SUV drove off the destroyed bridge and into a crater caused by the surging river below.
The dashcam video also showed the automobile attempting to overtake the ill-fated SUV deftly reversing away from the crumbling edge just in time.
Tragically, the driver of the white SUV appeared to be uninformed of the bridge's condition, which resulted in the terrifying plummet.
Fortunately, another footage of the incident's immediate aftermath surfaced. Individuals who were brave and sympathetic gathered at the scene, and actively engaged in rescue efforts to save the stranded motorist.
An anonymous man stood on the partially submerged automobile, tightly gripping a rope to lend assistance amongst the intense force of the gushing water.
Typhoon Doksuri's fury has been devastating in the region, killing fourteen people in the city of Shulan over the weekend, according to Reuters.
Since the typhoon's first impact in southern Fujian province two weeks ago, the calamity has caused significant flooding in Northeastern China, Beijing, and Hebei province.
Concerns about dangerously high water levels in critical rivers such as the Songhua, northeastern China's main river, and the Nenjiang tributary remain as authorities struggle to deal with the terrible aftermath.
The heavy rains and swollen rivers have put local people at risk and put enormous strain on emergency response services.
The social media revealed the sad repercussions of natural disasters as well as the significance of care and alertness during such tough times.
Authorities are actively monitoring the situation, looking for methods to solve immediate issues while also implementing long-term steps to improve resilience in the face of future natural disasters.
