Four people were killed and another injured in a landslide early
on Friday in the suburbs of Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's
Gansu Province.
The disaster happened at 2:00 AM in Huashan Village of Yongdeng
County, 60 km away from downtown Lanzhou, burying five villagers
who were at sleep at the time, killing four on the spot and
severely injuring another.
It is not known whether the victims were from the same
family.
The injured is now hospitalized.
Rescue operation is currently in full swing. Cause of the
disaster is under investigation.
(Xinhua News Agency April 13, 2007)