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China: Landslide leaves 14 people dead

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 04 Jun 2023

China: Landslide leaves 14 people dead

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Beijing: A mountain landslide occurred on Sunday in southwest China's Sichuan province, killing 14 people and leaving five missing, local authorities said.

The landslide hit a state-owned forestry enterprise in Jinkouhe, near the city of Leshan, on Sunday around 06:00 p.m. local time (22:00 GMT).

After the incident, rescuers and special equipment quickly arrived on the scene, Leshan authorities said.

As of 3:30 p.m. local time rescuers recovered 14 bodies.

The search and rescue operation continues.

(With UNI inputs)