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Two landslides kill at least 13 in NW China
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-03-10 18:02
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ZIZHOU, Shaanxi - At least 13 people were dead and 18 missing after two landslides buried 16 homes in northwest China's Shaanxi Province and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, local authorities said Wednesday.
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 Rescue workers work at the site trying to dig out possible victims trapped under the rubble of a landslide, which occurred in Zizhou county of Yulin city, northwest China's Shannxi province at 1:30 am on March 10. [Photo/cri.cn]
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The landslide in Shaanxi, which occurred at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, buried 44 villagers in 15 homes in Zizhou county of Yulin city, said a spokesman with the county government.
As of 6 p.m., 10 villagers were confirmed dead either at the scene or died later in hospital, while 26 had been rescued.
Ten people suffering slight injuries were taken to hospital. Three of them had already been discharged, while seven others were still receiving treatment but were in no danger, said the spokesman.
Rescue efforts are continuing.
Another landslide in Xinjiang occurred at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Kazak Autonomous Prefecture of Ili. The landslide buried one home and three people died at the scene.
