48 dead in China highway collapse; President orders rescue effort
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A section of the Meizhou-Dabu highway collapsed in Guangdong, China, killing 48 people and injuring 30, with 23 vehicles trapped. President Xi Jinping ordered a full rescue effort. Heavy rain may have triggered the collapse. The highway's management company has faced lawsuits. This is China's deadliest road collapse in over a decade. The incident occurred during the Labor Day holiday.