The Collapse of Jiujiang Bridge (Chinese: 九江大桥垮塌事故) refers to the partial collapse of a freeway bridge in the city of Foshan, in Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China on June 15, 2007.
The bridge, which spans the Xijiang River, collapsed at approximately 5:30 AM.
A freighter "Nanguiji 035" with a cargo of sand strayed from the navigation channel and struck one of the main pillars, causing approximately 200 metres (660 ft) of the bridge to fall into the river.
[1] It is believed that four cars on the highway, carrying nine passengers, were submerged in the river as a result.
All ten crew members of the boat were rescued.