Three lanes of the highway had collapsed in this picture taken on Thursday in the city of Meizhou, Guangdong province. Photo: Xiang Kai/Caixin

The highway barrier hangs in the air on Thursday. Photo: Xiang Kai/Caixin

Search and rescue staff survey the crater created by the collapse on Thursday. Photo: Xiang Kai/Caixin

Scorched car parts at the scene of the collapse. Photo: Xiang Kai/Caixin

A van for the transport of remains parked near the collapsed highway on Thursday. Photo: Xiang Kai/Caixin

Debris is gathered at the collapse site on Wednesday. Photo: Caixin

An aerial view of the collapsed highway on Wednesday. Photo: Caixin

An aerial view of the collapsed highway on Wednesday. Photo: Caixin