Landslide sweeps through jade mine in northern Myanmar, killing at least 160 people
- 4 years ago
미얀마 북부 옥 광산서 산사태…"광부 최소 160여명 사망"
A deadly landslide occurred at a jade mine in Myanmar on Thursday evening,... killing at least 160 people..
It was triggered by heavy rain and swept through the site in the jade-rich area in the northern part of Hpakant.
The Myanmar Fire Department said 162 bodies have been recovered, while another 54 wounded have been sent to hospitals.
It warned the death toll is expected to rise, but heavy rainfall is hindering rescue efforts.
A deadly landslide occurred at a jade mine in Myanmar on Thursday evening,... killing at least 160 people..
It was triggered by heavy rain and swept through the site in the jade-rich area in the northern part of Hpakant.
The Myanmar Fire Department said 162 bodies have been recovered, while another 54 wounded have been sent to hospitals.
It warned the death toll is expected to rise, but heavy rainfall is hindering rescue efforts.