China Road Collapse

64-year-old Huang Jiandu knelt in the middle of the road to stop vehicles driving towards the sunken area.

The incident is the latest in a string of deadly disasters to hit Guangdong in recent weeks. "19 people have been confirmed dead and 30 are receiving all-out emergency care in hospital", said CCTV.

64-year-old Huang Jiandu knelt in the middle of the road to stop vehicles driving towards the sunken area.

The incident is the latest in a string of deadly disasters to hit Guangdong in recent weeks. "19 people have been confirmed dead and 30 are receiving all-out emergency care in hospital", said CCTV.