CHONGQING, China – A catastrophic landslide slammed into a populated area of Chongqing in southwestern China on Friday, leaving at least eight people dead and 34 others missing as rescue crews raced against time to find survivors beneath tons of rock and debris.
Dramatic video captured the terrifying moment the landslide struck, showing a massive cloud of dust and rock surging down a street lined with buildings and vehicles. In the aftermath, shaken residents gathered in the streets, staring at a towering pile of rubble that had engulfed homes and structures in what appeared to be a sudden and devastating collapse.
Chinese state media reported that the landslide hit around 9 a.m. local time, burying more than 10 residential buildings. President Xi Jinping quickly stepped in, ordering search-and-rescue teams to the scene and directing an investigation into what caused the disaster.
The images from the scene paint a grim picture of destruction in a bustling urban area, with crowds of onlookers, including families, watching as emergency personnel begin the grim work of sifting through the wreckage. Local authorities have activated a Level-II national emergency response for geological disasters, signaling the severity of the situation.
This latest tragedy comes as China has grappled with a string of extreme weather events and landslides in recent months, raising fresh questions about preparedness in vulnerable regions prone to heavy rains and unstable terrain. Officials have not yet released the identities of those killed or missing, but the human toll is already mounting as families wait for news.
Search efforts are ongoing, with Xi urging crews to do everything possible to locate those still trapped. Fox News will continue to monitor developments as more information becomes available from the ground in Chongqing.
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