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Tibet Earthquake: 126 Dead As Rescuers Search For Survivors In Freezing Temperatures

Kingsley Chukwu10 months ago06 mins

Rescue workers are searching for survivors after a major earthquake killed dozens of people and damaged more than 1,000 buildings in a remote region of Tibet, near Everest. At least 126 people were killed, with another 188 injured, after the earthquake hit the foothills of the Himalayas at around 09:00 local time (01:00 GMT) on…

Tibet Earthquake Death Toll Rises To More Than 50

Kingsley Chukwu10 months ago02 mins

The death toll following a powerful earthquake in Tibet on Tuesday , has risen to at least 53, according to Chinese state media. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake was centred in Tibet at a depth of about 10 kilometres, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The Chinese state news agency Xinhua, cited local authorities, stating that at…