Strong earthquake kills at least 53 people in western China

People stand amidst damaged houses in the aftermath of an earthquake in Tonglai Village. Picture: Xinhua via AP

A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western China and across the border in Nepal.

The official Xinhua News Agency said 62 other people were injured, citing the regional disaster relief headquarters.