Categories: Estero

Gansu earthquake: More than 120 killed in China’s deadliest quake in years | BBC News


More than 120 people have been killed in north-west China in the country’s deadliest earthquake in years.

The 6.2 magnitude quake hit mountainous Gansu province around midnight on Monday (16:00 GMT), also shaking neighbouring Qinghai.

Fatalities may rise with more than 700 reported injured in icy conditions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered thousands of rescue crews to the region, which is among the poorest and most diverse in China.

Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news

#Earthquake #China #BBCNews

Redazione

Comments are closed.

Recent Posts

Gaza and Israel welcome ceasefire and hostage deal but will the war end? | BBC News

Palestinians in Gaza have been celebrating the news of a ceasefire and hostage release deal reached between Israel and Hamas.…

6 ore ago

Il Bologna frena l’Inter, a San Siro finisce 2-2

MILANO (ITALPRESS) – Perde due punti per strada l’Inter di Simone Inzaghi, che nel primo dei due match da recuperare…

7 ore ago

Edizione delle ore 20.00 del 15/01/2025

L'informazione della testata giornalistica di LA7 diretta da Enrico Mentana

7 ore ago

How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal was reached | BBC Newscast

Today, we look at the news that a deal has been reached to stop the fighting in Gaza and for…

7 ore ago

Sanremo, Carlo Conti svela i co-conduttori

ROMA (ITALPRESS) – Nel corso del Tg1 delle 20 il direttore artistico del Festival di Sanremo Carlo Conti ha svelato…

9 ore ago