Landslide in China's Chongqing City Results in Casualties and Ongoing Rescue Efforts

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Landslide in China's Chongqing City Results in Casualties and Ongoing Rescue Efforts

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Landslide in China's Chongqing City Results in Casualties and Ongoing Rescue Efforts

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A landslide in Chongqing, China, has resulted in 8 confirmed deaths and 34 missing persons.
Rescue operations are underway with over 800 personnel and 49 vehicles deployed.
Authorities evacuated more than 1,100 residents from the area surrounding the landslide.

A significant landslide struck Pengshui County in Chongqing on Friday at approximately 9:08 a.m., burying residential buildings and leading to casualties. Reports confirmed that the landslide has resulted in the deaths of eight individuals and left 34 others missing, according to Los Angeles Times. Preliminary assessments suggest massive amounts of rock and soil poured downwards, impacting over ten residential structures.

Emergency response teams swiftly activated a Level-II response protocol, deploying a< strong> 100-member rescue team along with a total of 206 personnel and 49 vehicles from China's fire and rescue services to the scene, as noted by India Times and Channel News Asia. Rescuers have recovered ten individuals so far, with two reported to have serious injuries.

In the aftermath of the disaster, authorities have cut off water, electricity, and gas supplies within a kilometer radius to ensure safety. Over 800 rescuers, equipped with excavators and emergency equipment, continue their search operations despite challenges posed by unstable terrain, according to Los Angeles Times and India Times. The situation remains delicate as officials assess the immediate area for additional slides.