China Landslide: Four Missing after Rain-Triggered Mountain Torrents in Changji, Xinjiang

Beijing, June 18: Torrential rains triggered mountain torrents and landslides in the city of Changji, northwest China's Xinjiang. The landslides hit the region at about 6:50 p.m. Monday, leaving roads clogged and four people missing, according to local emergency response and fire departments, reports Xinhua news agency.

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Torrential rains triggered mountain torrents and landslides in the city of Changji, northwest China's Xinjiang, at about 6:50 p.m. Monday, leaving roads clogged and four people missing, according to local emergency response and fire departments. #XinhuaNewspic.twitter.com/EEQaMlTMGO

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Police received reports of vehicles being trapped at around 7:55 p.m. Monday, and immediately launched rescue operations. Search and rescue efforts for the four missing people are still underway.

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