Landslide in northwest China's Gansu kills 5

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A landslide struck a township in Tanchang County, Longnan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, early on Tuesday morning, leaving five people dead and 12 missing.

The landslide occurred at Renzang Village in Nanhe Township at around 6:56 a.m., according to local authorities. A total of 33 people were buried beneath the debris.

Rescuers said 21 people had been pulled out as of 2:50 p.m., five of whom died despite treatment. All-out search and rescue operations are underway for the other 12 missing people.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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