Aftershock interrupts communications in 9 villages
2008-05-26 01:03:43 GMT 2008-05-26 09:03:43 (Beijing Time) SINA.com
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BEIJING May 26- The 6.4 magnitude aftershock yesterday was estimated as the greatest one following the May 12 earthquake. It is reported that 1 person was killed and 7 others badly injured. 70,000 houses collapsed and 200,000 more were demolished during the hit, according to CNR.
Communications in 9 counties including Qingchuan were interrupted again due to the shock.
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