Historic Chinese Tower Partially Collapses: No Injuries Reported

A section of the historic Fengyang Drum Tower in Anhui, China, collapsed on May 19, 2025. The incident occurred during the afternoon, causing a large cloud of dust and debris. Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud cracking sound before the collapse. "It happened so fast," said one onlooker, who filmed the event on their phone. The tower, originally constructed in 1375, had undergone renovations in 1995 and again last year. Local authorities immediately closed the area and are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collapse. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights concerns about the preservation of historical structures.