A tragic incident occurred on the Mei-Da Expressway in Guangdong, where a family of five lost their lives in a devastating landslide. The victims’ friends have since come forward, revealing that they had purchased tickets for the family to a scenic spot just the day before the tragedy struck.
The landslide disaster, which took place on May 2, claimed the lives of 48 individuals and left 30 others injured. Mr. Chen, a friend of the deceased family, recounted how a group of nine friends had traveled through the affected road section in two vehicles on the fateful night. Tragically, five of them, including the owner’s two young sons, perished in the incident.
In response to the disaster, the mayor of Meizhou City reported that a massive rescue operation involving 64 vehicles had been launched to search for survivors in the area. Despite the challenging conditions, rescue efforts are ongoing in an organized and coordinated manner.
The news of the victims’ friends purchasing tickets for the deceased family adds another layer of heartbreak to this already devastating event. As the community comes to terms with this tragedy, they are left mourning the loss of their loved ones and grappling with the unexpected turn of events on the Mei-Da Expressway.