16/04/2010 16:46
Death toll of earthquake in China rises to 791
The death toll following a strong earthquake that had hit western China, Qinghai province, has risen to at least 791, with another 294 people missing, rescue teams in Qinghai said Friday.
The actual death toll from Wednesday's quake is still unclear. Local officials said that the damage was mainly around Gyegu, where most of Yushu county's 100,000 people reside.