In Guangdong province, China, the death toll from the Meizhou-Dabu Highway collapse has climbed to 36, following heavy rains in the region. Chinese state media confirmed the increased fatalities from the incident, which saw a 17.9-meter section of the highway collapse. Photos from the scene depict the retrieval of damaged vehicles using a large crane, with rescuers employing dogs and specialized equipment for life detection. Although 30 hospitalized individuals are reported to be in stable condition, the search and rescue efforts involve over 500 personnel, including fire brigades and mine rescue experts, amidst ongoing closure of the affected highway lanes.