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Death toll of landslide in northwestern China rises to 21 as rescue operations conclude

Death toll of landslide in northwestern China rises to 21 as rescue operations conclude

Summary

A landslide in Nanhe township, Gansu province, China, buried 33 people early Tuesday. Rescue teams finished their work by Wednesday, finding 21 people dead, seven with minor injuries, and five unharmed.

Key Facts

  • The landslide happened around 7 a.m. on Tuesday in Nanhe township, Longnan city, Gansu province, China.
  • 33 people were buried by the landslide.
  • Rescue operations ended by early Wednesday.
  • Rescuers found 21 people dead.
  • Seven survivors had minor injuries, and five were not injured.
  • The cause of the landslide is still unknown.
  • Photos showed rescuers and excavators working in clear weather conditions.
  • The information comes from China’s state media, including Xinhua News Agency and CCTV.
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