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Three dead, three missing in southwest China landslide

| Updated: October 22, 2017 13:44:10


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A landslide in southwest China has killed three people and left another three missing, authorities said Sunday.


Ten people were at the spot when the landslide struck a highway in Libo county, Guizhou Province, around 6 p.m. Saturday, the local government said.

One managed to escape, while three others were saved by rescuers.

Initial investigation showed that the landslide was caused by heavy
downpours.


Rescue work is ongoing.

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