At least 53 missing in Chinese landslide

At least 53 people are missing after a landslide hit a county in Sichuan province in China’s south-west, according to state media.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2009 - 13:11

At least 53 people are missing after a landslide hit a county in Sichuan province in China’s south-west, according to state media.

The official Xinhua News Agency said today that the landslide was triggered by heavy rain in Kangding county. It did not immediately give any other details.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Sichuan province Place: China Place: Sichuan Place: Kangding Place: Chongqing Place: south-western China Place: Guza township Person: Liu Organisation: Xinhua News Agency Organisation: Ministry of Civil Affairs Organisation: Kangding Public Security Bureau

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