Overview

• Hundreds of roof tiles detached from the Fengyang Drum Tower's roof on May 19, 2025, causing a partial structural collapse.
• No injuries were reported, as tourists scrambled to safety during the incident, which was captured in viral videos online.
• The tower, built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty, includes a base from the original era and a reconstructed top section from 1995.
• The collapse happened only a year after a renovation addressing minor roof damage was completed in 2024.
• Local authorities have cordoned off the site, launched an investigation, and plan to redesign the roof to ensure long-term safety.