7,000 people still trapped in Chaping County
2008-05-17 05:49:52 GMT 2008-05-17 13:49:52 (Beijing Time) SINA English
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BEIJING, May 17—The rescue work of Chaping County, Sichuan Province went slow for the seriously damaged conditions. As by May 17, more than 7,000 people are still trapped under collapsed buildings according to CNS.
The great hit occurred on May 12 almost leveled the Old Street in Chaping County to the ground. 95% of its buildings were collapsed. A rescue relief worker said:“in some places, five bodies were found after one shovel.”
Up to now, there are 242 people identified killed, two missing, and 500 injured in Chaping County.
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