At least six dead as earthquake hits Myanmar
- 12 years ago
At least six people are killed when an earthquake hit central Myanmar Sunday.
The 6.8 magnitude quake struck about 37 miles northwest of Mandalay.
Part of an unfinished bridge fell into the Irrawaddy River. Local news rpeorts say 15 people are still missing from the construction site.
Later this month U.S. President Barack Obama is set to become the first U.S. leader to visit Myanmar.
The 6.8 magnitude quake struck about 37 miles northwest of Mandalay.
Part of an unfinished bridge fell into the Irrawaddy River. Local news rpeorts say 15 people are still missing from the construction site.
Later this month U.S. President Barack Obama is set to become the first U.S. leader to visit Myanmar.