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Dozens missing in China landslide

Published:Thursday | July 23, 2009 | 1:01 PM

At least 53 people have been reported missing after a landslide struck a road-building crew in a remote area of south west China\'s Sichuan province.



China\'s state Xinhua news agency said another 97 people were rescued after being trapped by the landslide.



The agency said the landslide, which was triggered by heavy rains, has formed a lake several kilometres long.



Heavy rains and floods have hit several areas of China in recent weeks.