At least eight people have died and dozens are still missing after a landslide struck China’s southwestern province of Yunnan. The landslide in Zhaotong City happened at 05:51 local time (21:51 GMT) on Monday, trapping 47 people. Related Posts No Content AvailableThe cause of the landslide remains unclear, but the remote, mountainous region is prone to them. One of the villagers told local media that most of the residents were either elderly or children. Another resident told local news outlet Jimu News that the landslide happened while many people were still asleep on Monday morning.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 22, 2024 14:48 UTC