On Tuesday morning, a powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, located within the Xizang Autonomous Region. The quake hit at 9:05 a.m., sending tremors through the area and causing significant destruction.
By noon, the death toll had tragically risen to 53, with another 62 individuals injured, according to the local earthquake relief headquarters. Rescue teams are actively working to locate survivors and provide assistance to those affected by the disaster.
Communities are coming together to support one another in the wake of this devastating event, highlighting the resilience and solidarity of the people in Xizang.
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