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Death toll in China landslide climbs to 51 as land search ends, 10 remain missing

Death toll in China landslide climbs to 51 as land search ends, 10 remain missing

Summary

A landslide in southwestern China has caused 51 deaths, with 10 people still missing. Rescue teams have stopped searching on land but continue to search underwater in a nearby river.

Key Facts

  • The landslide happened on July 17 in Pengshui County near Chongqing city.
  • More than 10 houses and a minibus were buried by falling rocks and soil.
  • 10 people were injured, and 3 have already left the hospital.
  • Over 1,100 residents were evacuated from the area.
  • Land search efforts have ended, but underwater searches in the Wujiang River are ongoing.
  • Divers and underwater robots are helping with the river search.
  • Traffic in the area is expected to start again soon.
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