Death toll from Chongqing landslide in southwestern China climbs to 41
Summary
A landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing, China, has killed 41 people and left 20 missing. Rescue teams have been working to recover bodies and find survivors since the event happened on July 17, 2026.Key Facts
- The landslide occurred on July 17, 2026, in Pengshui County, Chongqing, southwestern China.
- At least 10 residential buildings and a passenger minibus were buried under rock and soil.
- 41 people have died, and 20 are still missing as of the latest report.
- Ten people were injured in the landslide.
- Rescue teams have searched four main areas of the disaster site.
- Officials have used DNA analysis to identify many of the victims.
- The wreckage of the missing minibus was found late on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
- Rescue operations continue as officials try to find more survivors or victims.
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