Friday, April 19, 2013

China's Sichuan Hit by Earthquake, Killing 2


 A strong earthquake hit Sichuan province in China on Saturday where a massive earthquake caused a sugnificant damage five years ago.  At least 2 people were reported killed and the number is believed to increase sharply.  A state-run China News Service estimated that  more than 100 people may have been killed or hurt in the earthquake. The quake is measured by the seismological bureau at magnitude-7, causing the airport in Chengdu closed, water and electricity been cut off.   Also, it is reported that telecommunications were cut and that medical and rescue teams are on the way to the area.
Honami Nabeshima

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/chinas-sichuan-hit-earthquake-19003198

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