The death toll from an avalanche in China's southern Tibet region has risen to 28 after eight more remains were discovered...
Digital Desk: An avalanche killed at least 28 people in the city of Nyingchi in Tibet's southern province, according to the official Xinhua news agency late Friday.
The rescue operation at the scene has concluded, according to Xinhua.
According to Xinhua reports, local officials have despatched a total of 1,348 workers and 236 pieces of equipment to help excavate a 7.5-kilometre (4.66-mile) rescue corridor.
According to Global Times, quoting a local government official in the western Chinese region, 53 survivors were discovered, and five of them were critically injured.
At around 8 p.m. (1200 GMT) on Tuesday, an avalanche erupted on a portion of the road between Pai village in Mainling county and the outlet of the Doxong La tunnel in Medog county, stranding people and vehicles.
Doxong La mountain includes steep slopes and a difficult road at an elevation of almost 4,500 metres (14,764 feet). Strong gusts sparked the avalanche as the weather warmed up, as said by Xinhua.
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