Bad weather in China: at least 16 dead
Beijing – At least 16 people were killed and five others were missing during a 100 km mountain run in severe inclement weather in northwest China, reports the “New China” news agency.
“Extreme bad weather hit the area during the race,” which took place at the Yellow River Stone Forest natural site near Baiyin town, Gansu province, said the same. source.
“At 3 am Sunday, 16 people were found dead and operations to find the five missing people are underway,” she added, adding that the race had been stopped.
The Yellow River Stone Forest is a natural site famous for its spectacular four billion year old rock formations, often used as the setting for movies or TV shows in China.
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