China landslide death toll mounts to 34

May 09, 2016 19:53

At least 34 people have been killed in a massive landslide that trapped the workers of an under- construction hydropower project in southeast China even as rescuers today dramatically pulled out 12 persons alive from under one lakh cubic metres of mud and debris.

Four persons were still listed missing following the landslide triggered by heavy rain, while authorities said the continuing downpour was affecting the rescue operation. Thirty-four bodies have been found after the massive landslide hit the construction site of the hydropower station in Taining County in Fujian Province yesterday.

Twelve people were dramatically pulled out alive after a day and have been transfered to hospitals; three were stated to be critical, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

The landslide brought down about one lakh cubic metres of mud and rocks, burying a temporary shed at the construction site and damaging offices.

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