One person was killed after a 200-year-old bridge collapsed in southern China.

Shocking CCTV footage filmed in Shaoguan City in Guangdong Province on June 8, a portion of the Shuixi Bridge collapsing, leading to a distressing incident of individuals falling into the water.

Preliminary investigations reveal that two people plunged into the river, with one fortunate enough to be rescued and rushed to the hospital. The survivor is currently under observation but is out of immediate danger.

Unfortunately, the other individual lost their life in the incident. Authorities are now conducting further investigations to determine the exact cause of the bridge collapse.

On the morning of Friday, residents residing near the bridge recounted their experiences, expressing shock and concern. The Shuixi Bridge, a historic structure, was located in close proximity to their homes. It had undergone repairs in the past. "We used to cross this bridge frequently, but now that it has collapsed, we have to take a detour," said one resident.

Eyewitnesses reported that at the time of the incident, one person was walking across the bridge while another was cycling.

The Shuixi Bridge, also known as the "Wannian Bridge," was constructed during the Ming Dynasty and is situated in Shuixi Village on the outskirts of Nangong City.

With a history spanning over 200 years, the bridge is an architectural marvel, featuring seven piers and eight arches, and has been designated as a provincial-level cultural heritage site. What raises eyebrows is that the bridge underwent renovations just two years ago.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

6月8日19时20分左右，广东韶关南雄市，雄州街道郊区水西桥部分桥面发生坍塌导致有人落水。经初步排查调查，现场有2人落水，其中1人已被救起并送医院，现正留院观察，无生命危险，另一落水人员已遇难，具体原因正在进一步调查中。
9日上午，事发桥梁附近居民介绍，水西桥就在其家附近，该桥是一座古桥，此前该桥曾维修过。“平时经常从桥上过，现在桥塌了，只能绕路。”该居民说，桥塌时一人步行，一人骑车正在桥上经过。
据了解，水西桥古称“万年桥”，始建于明代，位于南雄市郊的水西村。建于明万历年间，清嘉庆十二年（1807年）重修，距今已有200多年历史，为七墩八孔石筑平桥，属于省级文物保护单位。
让人质疑的是，该桥梁在两年前刚修缮过。资料显示，2020年10月15日，南雄市公安局曾发布通知《省级文物保护单位水西桥10月19日起修缮，禁止通行》：“因我市雄州街道水西桥年久失修，存在交通安全隐患，建设单位将于2020年10月19日至2021年1月27日（约100天）对水西桥进行修缮，为确保通行安全，施工期间将对该桥实行封闭交通管制，一切车辆和行人禁止通行。请广大市民按指示方向绕行。特此通告。”