A part of recently-constructed Hongqi bridge in China 's southwestern province of Sichuan collapsed on Tuesday.

The bridge collapse incident occurred along a national highway that links the country's heartland with the Tibet region.

The 758-metre bridge was closed on Monday after cracks started showing in nearby roads. Shifts were also seen in the terrain of a mountain nearby, Reuters quoted local government as saying. Also Read | Chinas cryptoqueen jailed in UK over $6.6 billion Bitcoin scam

The condition of the mountain had worsened on Tuesday, leading to the collapse of the bridge.

The bridge's construction had finished earlier this year, as per social media posts by the contractor accessed by Reuters.

The sudden collapse of a new structure, at the local Shuangjiangkou Hyd

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