A villager crossed a bridge moments before it collapsed in floods in southern China.

The CCTV footage was filmed in Meizhou City in Guangdong Province on June 16.

A bridge in Dongshi Town was obliterated by the raging waters. Astonishingly, just under a minute before the collapse, a villager had managed to cross the bridge safely.

The flooding has wreaked havoc across Pingyuan County. Beyond the destruction of the bridge, the deluge has caused widespread disruption, including road closures, submerged farmlands, and inundated homes.

In response to the dire situation, local authorities swiftly enacted emergency protocols, mobilising resources for rescue and relief operations.

Following the disaster, the Dongshi Town government promptly contacted affected villages to assess the damage and urgently relocate affected residents.

By 10:00 a.m. on June 17, authorities had successfully evacuated 6,178 people overnight, ensuring their safety.

Efforts to restore communication infrastructure are also underway, with teams working around the clock to repair damaged facilities. While connectivity has been restored in some areas, repair work continues in others to fully re-establish communication lines and enhance coordination of the ongoing relief efforts.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

6月16日，广东梅州平远县东石镇遭遇罕见暴雨袭击，持续的强降雨导致河水猛涨，引发了严重的洪水灾害。在这场突如其来的天灾中，东石镇的一座桥梁在洪水的猛烈冲击下轰然倒塌，而令人揪心的是，在桥梁崩塌前不到一分钟，一名村民刚刚安全通过。

据现场监控视频显示，当天洪水汹涌澎湃，河面波涛滚滚。在桥梁倒塌前的约30秒，一名勇敢的村民冒着危险，快速通过了这座即将崩塌的桥梁，幸运地躲过了一劫。桥梁随后在洪水的巨大压力下瞬间坍塌，场面惊心动魄。

据了解，此次洪水灾害给平远县带来了严重的影响。除了桥梁被冲毁外，多地还出现了道路中断、农田受淹、房屋进水等灾情。面对严峻的防汛形势，平远县政府迅速启动应急预案，组织各方力量开展抢险救灾工作。

在灾害发生后，东石镇政府迅速与受灾村庄取得联系，了解受灾情况，并紧急转移安置受灾群众。截至6月17日上午10时，平远县已连夜转移安置受灾群众6178人，确保了人民群众的生命安全。

与此同时，通讯部门也在全力抢修受损的通讯设施，力争尽快恢复通讯联络，以便更好地协调救灾工作。目前，部分受灾地区的通讯已经恢复，但仍有部分地区正在紧急抢修中。