Deadly Earthquake Strikes Northwestern China, Claiming Over 110 Lives
TL;DR
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern China, resulting in at least 116 deaths and 300 injuries. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue in freezing temperatures. Basic infrastructure has been damaged, and the region, known for its poverty and ethnic diversity, is struggling to cope with the aftermath. The earthquake coincides with a cold snap and record low temperatures, exacerbating the already dire situation.
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- More than 110 people killed after earthquake in north-western China The Washington Post
- Rescuers battle sub-zero temperatures as more than 100 killed in powerful China quake CNN
- At least 111 killed by earthquake in northwestern China Yahoo News Australia
- Video: The Moment Massive Earthquake Hit China NDTV
- Rescuers brave freezing temperatures as China quake kills more than 100 BBC
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