Death toll from China bridge collapse raised to 38 as two dozen still missing

The death toll has risen to 38 from the partial collapse of a highway bridge in northwestern Shaanxi province in China two weeks ago.

The incident saw two dozen vehicles plunged into a rushing river, China’s state broadcaster CCTV reported on Friday evening.

The report said 24 people were still missing from the July 19 disaster, after which one person was saved.

The area where the bridge on the Danning highway fell had experienced heavy rains in the preceding days.

At least 25 cars fell into the river...