Landslide buries buildings in southern China; dozens missing

Dec 20, 2015 - 08:30
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Landslide buries buildings in southern China; dozens missing
'Rescuers search for survivors amongst collapsed buildings after a landslide in Shenzhen, in south China's Guangdong province

A massive landslide has buried dozens of buildings and has left dozens missing in southe China.

The BBC reports that 900 people have been evacuated. 

The landslide took place at an industrial park in Shenzhen.

Approximately 24,000 square yards was covered with soil, according to an online statement posted by public safety officials. Over 1,500 firefighters are on the scene.

This is a developing story, retu for updates.

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling