 A highway bridge in northwestern China partially collapsed after heavy rain, and authorities say at least 11 people have died. Many more are missing. Here's him, Pierce John Bruich. The bridge gave way on Friday night at about 8.40 p.m. local time, the result of a sudden downpour and flash flooding, according to reports. It happened in a mountainous part of Shaanxi province, about two hours southeast of the city of Xi'an. State media say the 11 people confirmed to have perished were recovered from five vehicles that toppled into the river.