The death toll from the earthquake in China has reached 72

 

The death toll from the earthquake that hit China's southwestern province of Sichuan two days ago has risen to 72.

According to a foreign news agency, aftershocks continue after the earthquake in Sichuan province and the death toll has reached 72.

According to a report of the news agency, 259 people were injured as a result of the earthquake, while 26 people were missing till Tuesday night, for whom the search operation is ongoing.

According to the news agency, the roads in the earthquake-affected areas have been repaired and restored for traffic.

The recent earthquake, described as the worst to hit Sichuan province since 2017, destroyed several buildings and severely damaged electricity and water infrastructure, as well as telecommunications.

It should be remembered that a 6.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in Sichuan two days ago. According to the US Seismological Center, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers underground.