Viral Video Shows Over 1.15-KM-Long Bridge Demolished Using Controlled Blasts Just 3 Meters Away from New Bridge

Beijing: In a breathtaking view, an old bridge in China's Jiangxi province was demolished using controlled blasting, just 3 meters away from the newly constructed bridge.

A video of the demolition has surfaced and is going viral on social media, showcasing how engineers used controlled explosives to dismantle the 1.15-km-long structure.

The old bridge was taken down in segments to minimise the impact of the demolition.

The old bridge of Xingan Ganjiang Bridge was successfully blasted, the bridge body broke and sank into the river, causing rolling white waves, while the new bridge next to it remained motionless and as stable.

In a similar incident, another old bridge was demolished using controlled blasts in Ji'an, E China's Jiangxi province in 2018. After the demolition, a new bridge was set to be constructed. The old bridge had become weak and declared unsafe for traffic movement.

Back in 2024, a newly constructed bridge had collapsed in China after it was pounded by heavy rainfall. The incident resulted in several casualties. A big sink hole had formed after the newly built bridge collapsed.

In another tragic incident, a flyover had collapsed from the middle after being hit by a cargo ship in China's Guangzhou. As a result, several cars fell into the water, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.