Southwest China landslide, people trapped, rescue efforts underway
A landslide in Chongqing, China, has buried residential buildings and trapped an unknown number of people. Rescue operations are currently underway, with at least eight individuals already recovered from the debris.
Why it matters
Natural disasters in densely populated regions highlight ongoing challenges in infrastructure safety and emergency response capabilities in China.
<p>A landslide Friday in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing buried some residential buildings, trapping an undetermined number of people, state media reported.</p> <p>State broadcaster CCTV said at least eight people were rescued from the debris, and that search and rescue operations were ongoing.</p> <p>CCTV said the landslide occurred at around 9.08am (1.08pm NZT) in Chongqing’s Pengshui county.</p> <p>Images by the broadcaster showed part of a mountainside collapsing onto a residential area. Several buildings were located next to the collapse site, while rescue crews were seen searching through the debris.</p> <p>Pengshui County is located in the southeast part of Chongqing, bordering the provinces of Hubei and Guizhou.</p>
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