17 missing after rock collapse in SW China

A total of 17 people were initially confirmed missing after a rock collapse that happened in southwest China's Sichuan Province Wednesday, the rescue team said Thursday.

Chinese rescuers search for victimes and survivors after a rock collapse at a section of the Chengdu-Kunming railway in Ganluo County, southwest China's Sichuan province, August 14, 2019.[Photo: IC]

The rock collapse took place at around 12:44 p.m. Wednesday at a section of the Chengdu-Kunming railway in Ganluo County.

Rescue work is still underway.