2024-01-22 16:45:00
Eight dead bodies found in landslide in Yunnan Province Southwestern China While there were still victims buried alive. and dozens of others still haven’t been found.
Foreign news agencies reported that a landslide occurred in Zhaotong City in Yunnan Province, China at approximately 5:51 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, local time. The landslide crushed at least 18 houses, burying 47 people alive and forcing more than 500 people to evacuate for safety.
After the incident, President Xi Jinping ordered officials to use all their strength to help the victims. Nearly 1,000 rescue workers were sent to the area to search for survivors. with Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing leading the operation Amidst the cold weather Temperature below freezing
According to local media CCTV, officials found at least eight dead bodies as of 5:30 p.m. local time. while being able to help those stuck under a pile of dirt And 4 people from the wreckage have been released, but it is unclear how all 4 people are.
It has not been revealed what caused this landslide. But the scene of the incident is in a remote mountainous area. which has a chance of causing landslides In January 2013, there was a landslide in this area. Until causing up to 18 deaths so far.
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