51 Dead in Chongqing Landslide, China
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A landslide in Chongqing, China, killed 51 people. Ten people are still missing. Authorities are investigating the cause of the slide.
The landslide happened on July 17th. It occurred in a mountainous area of Chongqing. This event follows another landslide in Gansu province that caused 21 deaths. The government is looking into why the slide happened. They are also checking how the disaster affects the people who live nearby.
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Highlights
Chongqing Landslide Deaths
A landslide in Chongqing, China, killed 51 people.
Previous Gansu Landslide
A previous landslide in Gansu province caused 21 deaths.
Rescue and Investigation
Authorities are investigating the cause and assessing the damage.
Missing Persons
Ten people remain missing after the landslide.
Mountainous Region Disaster
The disaster occurred in a mountainous region causing damage.