47 people buried in landslide in southwest China\'s Yunnan province

Published: 22 January 2024 at 02:55

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At least 47 people have been buried in a landslide in the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan. Rescue efforts are under way to search for the missing, with more than 200 rescuers and firefighting vehicles mobilized. The cause of the landslide is unknown. Landslides are common in the region, which experiences frequent floods and landslides due to its mountainous terrain. The incident occurred in Zhaotong City and videos from the scene show rescuers working among collapsed buildings and rubble in sub-zero temperatures.

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