NEW : The latest death toll from state media is 8 . NEW : 13 other people have been injured , state media say . An 80-meter stretch of the bridge collapses after a truck carrying fireworks explodes . Fireworks are an enduring element of celebrations of the Lunar New Year in China , one of the country 's most important holidays that takes place this month . Score: 7
NEW : The latest death toll from state media is 8 . NEW : 13 other people have been injured , state media say . An 80-meter stretch of the bridge collapses after a truck carrying fireworks explodes . Score: 7