Landslide in Gansu Province Buries 33, Rescue Efforts Underway
A landslide in Nanhe township, Longnan city, Gansu province, northwestern China, buried 33 people on Tuesday morning. State media reported that 17 people have been rescued so far, with rescue operations ongoing and affected residents being relocated.
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A significant landslide occurred on Tuesday morning in Nanhe township, located in Longnan city, Gansu province, northwestern China. The natural disaster resulted in 33 people being buried.
According to state media reports, rescue operations commenced immediately following the incident. As of the latest updates, 17 individuals have been successfully rescued. Efforts to locate and extricate the remaining buried individuals are ongoing.
Authorities have initiated the relocation of residents who have been affected by the landslide. The full extent of the damage and the specific cause of the landslide were not immediately available.
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