Hubei has been hit by freezing rain weather recently, and the main cables, main arches and cables of bridges crossing the river in Wuhan have frozen. As the temperature rises, the melting ice is comparable to falling rocks.The roof and glass of some cars were smashed, and even the high-strength steel beams on the roof were bent.
Photos shared by some netizens in the comment area showed that the panoramic glass canopies of some cars were smashed, and the roofs and hoods were smashed out. The damage was considerable and created new safety hazards for passing vehicles and pedestrians.
Local 12345 stated that the damage to the vehicle should be compensated by city investment.
In addition, the Wuhan Traffic Police Department reminded that in order to prevent ice shells from falling off and injuring people or vehicles after the temperature rises, relevant units will temporarily close the Wuhan Erqi Yangtze River Bridge for de-icing operations from 0:00 to 2:00 and 11:00 to 13:00 on February 8.
The Wuhan Second Yangtze River Bridge, Baishazhou Yangtze River Bridge, Parrot Island Yangtze River Bridge, Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge upper deck, Yuehu Bridge, and Qingchuan Bridge may also experience ice shells. Traffic will be temporarily closed for de-icing. Citizens are asked to plan their travels in advance.
If you encounter an ice shell when crossing a bridge, do not panic, do not get off the vehicle, and drive away in time. After confirming safety, take photos and keep a certificate, and contact the traffic control department and insurance company to deal with subsequent matters.