6.2-magnitude earthquake has claimed at least 111 lives in China.

6.2-magnitude earthquake has claimed at least 111 lives in China.

6.2-magnitude earthquake has claimed at least 111 lives in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, reports China’s Global Times

At least 111 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China, state media reported Tuesday, as rescue workers raced to start digging through rubble.

About 100 were killed and scores more injured in Gansu province after the strong, shallow tremor struck, state broadcaster CCTV said, citing the provincial earthquake relief headquarters.

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