A bridge in the city of Fushun, northeast China's Liaoning Province, collapsed Monday evening, just one month before the bridge's scheduled opening to traffic.
A witness said that the collapse happened after a rainfall that occurred at about 5 p.m.
Initial investigation showed that the collapse was caused by workers' irregular operation, according to local government sources.
Several workers dismantled supporting facilities before reinforcing of a part of the bridge was completed, said the sources.
Construction on the bridge began in November 2011. The bridge was scheduled to be completed on July 30, according to a government plan.
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