Beijing April 1 (IANS) A bridge shifted 1.6 meters after being hit by a cargo ship in China s Guangdong province on Saturday local maritime safety authorities said.
The Lianxi Bridge built in 1992 was hit by the ship loaded with about 1 000 tonnes of goods around 9.50 a.m. in Zhuhai city said deputy head of the city s maritime administration Wang Shiyun.
The vessel which is 98.8 metres long and 15.6 metres wide was registered in Wuhu eastern China s Anhui Province.
No casualties have been reported and traffic control measures have been imposed on waters around the mishap site.
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China bridge shifts 1.6 m after being hit by ship
