8 Dead, 19 Missing in Landslide in Southwest China's Sichuan Province

Recently, a landslide occurred in Sichuan Province in southwestern China, resulting in 8 deaths and 19 missing persons as of the afternoon of the 4th.

Disaster victims in Guzhan Town, Kangding City, Sichuan Province, China.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

According to foreign media, the landslide happened around 3:30 a.m. the previous day in Guzan Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.

Due to this accident, a bridge on the Ya'an-Kangding Expressway collapsed, causing vehicles to fall, and residential houses in Guzan Town were swept away by the debris, leading to casualties.

Sichuan Province has been severely affected by typhoons and heavy rains since late last month.

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