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Dramatic Video Shows SUV Plunging into Washed-Out Bridge During Typhoon Doksuri

A dashcam video captured the terrifying moment when an SUV drove into a hole on a washed-out bridge in Harbin, China. The incident occurred during the heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon Doksuri in the northeastern part of the country. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The video, taken on a foggy day, starts with the road appearing normal. However, a sudden gap appears on the horizon. The dashcam recording shows a white SUV in the fast lane, seemingly unaware of the hole as there is no sign of brake lights.

The footage then transitions to the aftermath of the incident. Rescuers can be seen on the scene, although the presence of bystanders complicates the view. They appear to be pulling someone out of the hole, and another vehicle is briefly visible in the crater.

Harbin, the capital of China’s Heilongjiang province, experienced severe storms and flooding due to Typhoon Doksuri. According to Reuters, the region received over 3.9 inches of rain in a few hours. As a result, more than 53,000 people had to be evacuated due to rising water levels in reservoirs and rivers, as reported by the Associated Press.

The typhoon also caused damage in other parts of China. Beijing broke a 140-year record for weekly rainfall, resulting in at least 10 deaths and 18 missing people, according to BBC News.

Typhoon Doksuri initially made landfall in the Philippines, sinking a ferry and resulting in the loss of 26 lives. In Taiwan, the storm brought heavy rainfall of up to 3.3 feet in some areas, causing power outages.

Forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Khanun could bring more rain to the areas affected by Typhoon Doksuri. The storm has already impacted South Korea and Japan, as reported by The Independent.