The most touching thing during the May Day period in 2024 is probably the collapse of the Meida Expressway.
According to media reports, the accident occurred at 2:10 a.m. on May 1. The road surface collapsed about 2 kilometers from the exit of Dapu to Fujian in the direction of Chayang Road.
Eighteen vehicles did not recognize the road conditions and drove directly into the collapsed road surface. After the vehicle fell, there was an explosion and fire as a result of the violent collision, and the death toll has been verified so far 48 and the number of injured is 30.
If it weren't for the brave drivers who warned the people who passed by and rescued people on the spot, the number of victims might have increased.
I believe that the relevant state departments will give a reasonable explanation for the cause of the accident, and will also give a reasonable disposal to the personnel involved in the project. So, don't get conspiracy theories and fermentation on the Internet.
The saddest thing about this incident is that some families of three or four all fell in this accident. Lives are lost and cannot be recovered, insurance compensation, accident reviews for those who cannot compensate for the loss of their loved ones.
Such an accident, regardless of objective reasons, provides us with a bloody lesson in life and travel, which is thought-provoking. Dear friends, remember these four points when traveling, sometimes it can really save your life.
1. Do not walk on mountain roads before and after bad weather
Before and after bad weather, the road conditions on the mountain roads can be very uncertain. Long-term rainwater immersion causes the geology to soften and the rocks on the surface of the mountain to loosen.
Whether it's a stone falling from a hill or the road surface is soft and caving, it's unpredictable. Therefore, when you go out, you really have to look at the weather, don't take the mountain road when the weather is bad, you are gambling with your life when you go.
2. Avoid taking planes, ships, and highways in bad weather
In bad weather, whether it is in the air, in the water, or on the road, it is actually not very safe. If you must travel in bad weather, you must avoid airplanes and ships, and avoid highways as much as possible.
Plane and ship accidents, there is no chance of survival. Every year, there are air crashes caused by bad weather around the world, and I believe everyone can also brush them on the Internet.
The most impressive thing about the water disaster was the accident in Jingzhou in 2015, when the Oriental Star luxury cruise ship was caught in a tornado and sank. There were 458 people on board at the time, and very few were able to survive the icy river water in bad weather.
3. Avoid driving at night when traveling on the road
What are the dangers of driving at night, old drivers should understand. The biggest hazard of night trains is the driving sight, the rear situation is basically not visible in the rearview mirror, and the front is affected by the dim light, the visual distance is short and the image is blurred.
Driving in such a situation is inherently dangerous. No matter how careful you are and how obedient you are, poor vision is an objective insurmountable condition. If you insist on driving at night, the risk factor is many levels higher than during the day, then you can ask for yourself.
Fourth, regardless of the weather, long-distance travel by rail is preferred
Finally, when you're not in a hurry, it's safest to travel by rail.
Don't buy a car and always think about driving more than 1,000 kilometers to travel or go home, the road conditions are complicated, and fatigue driving is also an unavoidable point. If you can buy a bullet train ticket, you can take the railway back with peace of mind. No matter what the weather, the railroad is the safest.
When there is no time and necessity, I choose to choose an airplane less. Isn't the China Eastern Airlines MU5735 accident on March 21, 2022 a lesson enough? The plane also didn't travel in bad weather, but two years have passed, and there is no concrete conclusion. If there is a key plane accident, the survival rate is 0, and I will talk about the important things again.
I am a basketball editor, why did I write this article? I really hope that after reading it, I can help you change your mind, and I hope everyone can be safe!