A serious road collapse accident occurred in the early morning of May 1, 2024 on the Meida Expressway in Guangdong. The accident occurred near K11+900m in the direction of Meizhou to Fujian (about 2 kilometers in the direction of the exit of Chayang Road), resulting in many vehicles being trapped and serious casualties. As of 15:00 on May 1, the accident caused a total of 20 vehicles to fall, involving a total of 54 people, of which 24 were confirmed dead, and 30 people are being treated in the hospital with no life-threatening conditions. Guangdong Province quickly set up an accident rescue site headquarters, and about 500 people from public security, emergency response, fire protection, health, transportation, mine rescue teams and other departments participated in the on-site rescue. At present, all the two-way lanes of the Meida Expressway have been closed, vehicles need to detour, and the cause of the accident is under investigation.
With the arrival of the holiday season, more and more families are choosing to travel by car, however, while enjoying the fun of the journey, we should also always be vigilant about road safety. The road collapse accident that occurred on Guangdong Meilong Expressway during the May Day holiday has sounded the alarm for us: travel needs to be cautious, and safety is more important than Mount Tai.
The accident not only caused significant property damage, but also a bloody life lesson. As many as 20 vehicles were wrecked, 54 people were involved in the accident, and 24 of them were tragically killed. We are deeply saddened and hopeful for the recovery of those who have been injured. However, for the Fujian netizen who was anxiously waiting for news, the loss of contact with his family made him anxious, and this kind of worry and uneasiness is something that everyone who travels abroad does not want to experience.
As a part of modern transportation facilities, the safety of expressways is directly related to the safety of people's lives and property. In the event of an accident, the consequences are unimaginable. Pavement collapse can be caused by a variety of factors – such as extreme weather, changes in geological conditions, or poorly maintained infrastructure. Whatever the cause, the accident should be of great concern to the relevant authorities, and a comprehensive inspection of highways across the country should be carried out to ensure that such tragedies are not repeated.
At the same time, it also reminds us that when planning a holiday itinerary, in addition to considering time and convenience, we should pay more attention to the safety of the route. Before traveling, you should do a thorough understanding of the route you choose and try to avoid those sections that may be a safety hazard. While most highways are safe and reliable, we must not take them lightly. Especially during holidays, the traffic volume increases dramatically, the road conditions are complex, coupled with long-term driving fatigue, weather changes and other factors, may become a risk point that affects driving safety.
In addition, emergency preparedness and self-rescue and mutual rescue capabilities are equally important. Every driver should have a certain amount of emergency knowledge so that they can respond calmly and minimize injuries when they encounter unexpected situations. At the same time, you should also understand the basic maintenance skills of the vehicle to ensure that you can solve it yourself if there is a small fault on the way and avoid bigger troubles.
Finally, we would like to call on the whole society to pay attention to traffic safety, not only the responsibility of the government and relevant departments, everyone must consciously abide by traffic rules, drive in a civilized manner, and create a safe travel environment for themselves and others. Let's work together to make every journey safe and smooth, and every way home unimpeded. #梅龙高速#