China landslide kills 34, hundreds feared trapped

The death toll after a torrent of sludge, mud and mining waste ploughed into buildings in northern China has risen to at least 34 people, with hundreds more feared trapped in the rubble, state media reported today.

China landslide kills 34, hundreds feared trapped

The death toll after a torrent of sludge, mud and mining waste ploughed into buildings in northern China has risen to at least 34 people, with hundreds more feared trapped in the rubble, state media reported today.

The landslide in Shanxi province yesterday also injured 35 people – four seriously, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing the local rescue headquarters.

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