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China Southwest Landslide: Death Toll Rises to 51 Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
A major landslide in southwestern China has resulted in 51 deaths, with 10 people still missing. The incident, which occurred on July 17, buried buildings and vehicles, forcing the evacuation of over 1100 residents. Rescue operations are ongoing.
The death toll from a massive landslide in southwestern China has risen to 51, with 10 people still missing, local authorities reported on July 30. The landslide occurred on July 17 in the Pengshui region, near Chongqing city in the country's southwest. Over 10 buildings and one small bus were buried by the collapse of soil and rocks. Search operations are ongoing in the Wujiang River, with divers and underwater robots deployed to aid in the search. Ten people were injured in the disaster, and more than 1100 residents were evacuated. Authorities have stated that traffic in the affected area is expected to resume soon. The landslide has significantly impacted infrastructure and the lives of residents in the region. Alongside recovery efforts, measures to prevent similar future disasters are being considered.
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