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Rescue efforts under way after earthquake in Tibet

today8 January, 2025

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The search for survivors entered a second day on Wednesday after a strong earthquake killed at least 126 people and damaged more than 3,000 buildings in a remote part of the Chinese region of Tibet, near Everest. Another 188 people were injured after the earthquake hit the foothills of the Himalayas at around 9am local time on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media. Laura Westbrook reports.

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    Rescue efforts under way after earthquake in Tibet Leonard Witbeen

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen