Tragic Pictures Of China’s Twin Earthquakes Reveal Destruction Of Lives And Homes

At least 89 are dead. More than 21,000 buildings damaged; 1,200 have collapsed.

Twin earthquakes rocked China's northwest province of Gansu. The death toll is 89, with more than 500 people injured, according to latest reports.

Twin earthquakes rocked China's northwest province of Gansu. The death toll is 89, with more than 500 people injured, according to latest reports .

Via: Reuters

Around 700 rescue workers were present and more than 2,000 soldiers, 300 police, 50 medical staff and two helicopters have been sent to the area, the official Xinhua news agency said.

Around 700 rescue workers were present and more than 2,000 soldiers, 300 police, 50 medical staff and two helicopters have been sent to the area, the official Xinhua news agency said.

Via: Guo Gang / AP

The government of Dingxi city said on a social media account that 14 people were still missing.

The government of Dingxi city said on a social media account that 14 people were still missing.

Via: China Stringer Network / Reuters

Twelve people were buried in one location, reported the state-run broadcaster CCTV.

Twelve people were buried in one location, reported the state-run broadcaster CCTV.

Via: China Stringer Network / Reuters


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