Landslide in mountainous south-western China buries 47 people

The disaster struck just before 6am local time in the village of Liangshui, under the town of Tangfang in Zhenxiong County
Dozens of people were buried in southwestern China’s Yunnan Province (CCTV via AP)
Dozens of people were buried in southwestern China’s Yunnan Province (CCTV via AP)
Mon, 22 Jan, 2024 - 07:37
Associated Press Reporter

A landslide in south-western China’s mountainous Yunnan province early on Monday buried 47 people and forced the evacuation of 200 more.

The disaster struck just before 6am local time in the village of Liangshui, under the town of Tangfang in Zhenxiong County.

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