Landslide in Chongqing's Pengshui County

Matichon•International•3d ago

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A landslide occurred in Pengshui County, Chongqing, burying several houses and trapping an undetermined number of people.

•A landslide struck Pengshui County, Chongqing, China, on July 17.
•At least 8 people have been rescued from the debris.
•Community officials had issued an emergency warning and evacuated over 60 people before the landslide occurred.
•The exact number of people trapped and the cause of the landslide are still under investigation.

•Community officials in Pengshui County observed falling rocks and issued an emergency warning at approximately 08.00 on July 17.
•Community officials in Pengshui County ordered the evacuation of over 60 people from risk areas before the landslide occurred.
•A landslide occurred in Pengshui County, Chongqing, at approximately 09.08 on July 17.
•The landslide caused a portion of a hill to collapse onto a residential area, burying several houses.
•At least 8 people have been rescued from the debris as of the report.
•Authorities are continuing search and rescue operations for survivors trapped under the ruins.
•The exact number of trapped persons and the cause of the landslide remain undetermined.

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Chongqing(ฉงชิ่ง)ℹ️

A city in southwestern China where a landslide occurred.

Pengshui County(อำเภอเผิงสุ่ย)ℹ️

A district located in the northeast of Chongqing where the landslide took place.

AP(เอพี)

A news agency reporting on the landslide in Chongqing.

Reuters(รอยเตอร์)ℹ️

A news agency reporting on the landslide and the prior evacuation in Pengshui County.

A Chinese government television station reporting on the event in Pengshui County.