7 dead, 13 missing after landslide hits residential buildings in north China

A landslide early on Friday evening that led to the collapse of two residential buildings and a public bathhouse in Shanxi Province has killed 7 people and injured 13 others, the People's Daily reports.

The scene of a landslide that destroyed buildings in a residential area in the township of Zaoling in Linfen City, Shanxi Province on Friday evening. [Photo: People's Daily]

The landslide occurred at 6:10 p.m. in the township of Zaoling in Linfen City. Five rescue teams comprised of 46 firefighting trucks and 247 firemen are taking part in search and rescue operations, which have rescued 20 people from the debris. There are still 13 people missing.