Scores killed in powerful earthquake in Tibet
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China on Tuesday morning, killing 126 people and destroying many buildings, according to state media. While earthquakes are common in the region, Tuesday's quake was the most powerful recorded within a 200-kilometre radius in the last five years.
A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people, wounded 188 others and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.
Videos published by China's state broadcaster CCTV showed houses destroyed with walls torn apart.
Rescue workers waded through rubble strewn across the ruins in the aftermath of the earthquake, footage showed, while some gave locals thick blankets to keep warm.
Surveillance images published by CCTV showed people running through a store's aisles as shelves shook violently, sending objects like toys tumbling to the ground.
In the town of Lhatse, videos geolocated by AFP showed debris scattered in front of streetside eateries.
"A total of 126 people have been confirmed dead and 188 others injured as of 7:00 pm (1100 GMT) Tuesday," Xinhua reported.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP)
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