Forty people are believed to be missing following a massive landslide in Shaanxi province, central China
Over a million tonnes of mud and rock inundated the living quarters of a mining company in Shaanxi province at 12.30am local time today, reported the People's Daily Online.
Four workers have been rescued and rushed to hospital for treatment.
Rescue workers and paramedics were rushed to the scene shortly after the landslide and local residents have been evacuated from the area.
The extensive search and rescue operation is still on-going, but efforts have been hampered by bad weather.
Earlier today, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an all-out rescue effort to find those who are still missing.
The living quarters of a mining company were left completely buried. Four people have been rescued so far
Chinese officials said that one million cubic metres of mud and debris fell, which equates to about 1.25 million tonnes in weight.
The region has seen heavy rainfall as the remnants of Typhoon Soudelor sweep through the country.
The landslide hit at 12.30am local time today in Shanyang County. The region has seen heavy rainfall as the remnants of Typhoon Soudelor sweep through the country
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