Sichuan Province earthquake dying toll rises – Muricas News

The dying toll from the highly effective earthquake that struck Luoding District and adjoining areas in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Sept. 5 has risen to 93, Chinese language authorities stated, whereas 25 individuals are nonetheless lacking, information experiences stated Monday.

55 deaths occurred in Ganzi Metropolis, Tibet Autonomous Area, the place Luodeng is situated, whereas 38 deaths have been reported in Ya’an Metropolis as of 5 p.m. Sunday, Xinhua information company quoted the rescue headquarters as saying.

Among the many lacking are 9 in Luoding and 16 in Ya’an’s Shimian District.