At least 16 dead as massive earthquake flattens buildings and thousands flee
At least 16 people have been killed and more than 12,400 evacuated after Tibet was hit by a powerful 7-magnitude earthquake.
TL;DR
- A 7-magnitude earthquake hit Tibet, causing at least 16 deaths.
- More than 12,400 people have been evacuated.
- Hundreds of buildings collapsed, and 65 people were injured.
- Rescue teams are searching for trapped individuals.
- President Xi Jinping called for 'all out' search and rescue efforts.
- The earthquake's epicentre was in Naggu, Tibet.
- Temperatures dropped below 0C, forcing survivors to stay outdoors or in cars.
- Around 340 homes and 20 livestock sheds were damaged or collapsed.
- The region is high-altitude and prone to aftershocks.