Maru Township, hardest-hit by the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, has reported building collapses and power cut, as rescue efforts continue.
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Baqen County of Nagqu City in Xizang at 22:33 Thursday. Maru Township, about 70 km from the county seat, lies at the epicenter of the earthquake.
A China Media Group (CMG) reporter arriving in Maru Township early Friday morning reported that some farmers' homes have collapsed or sustained damage.
Police officers, medical teams and rescue forces are heading to the affected areas for disaster rescue and relief, according to the reporter.
Local authorities said the area is still experiencing power outages and disrupted telecommunications services, with power workers sparing no efforts to repair damaged lines and restore electricity.
At least 16 people had been killed and 11 seriously injured as of 05:20 on Friday, according to Nagqu City's earthquake relief headquarters.
Quake relief supplies allocated by the authorities at various levels were arriving at the quake-hit zone as of early Friday morning, including 1,000 sets of prefabricated houses, more than 3,200 tents, over 2,800 folding beds, and other daily necessities like quilts, stoves and clothes.
Hardest-hit township of Xizang earthquake reports building damage, power cut
Hardest-hit township of Xizang earthquake reports building damage, power cut
