People died as a result of an avalanche near the city of Nyingchi in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Chinese news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday, citing local authorities
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 18th January, 2023) Eight people died as a result of an avalanche near the city of Nyingchi in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Chinese news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday, citing local authorities.
The incident took place on Tuesday, the report said. The avalanche hit the entrances to the tunnel on the motorway connecting the Medog and Mainling counties, Xinhua said.
The search and rescue operation continues.