420,000 houses collapse in quake zone

420,000 houses collapse in quake zone	27.05.2008
MORE than 420,000 houses have collapsed in the quake-hit Sichuan province in south-west China after two fresh aftershocks hit the area this afternoon. The Xinhua News Agency, quoting local disaster relief headquarters, said the houses were in Qingchuan County but gave no other details including possible casualties. More on this story to follow. Share this article Digg this Post to del.icio.us Post to Newsvine Post to Facebook Add to kwoff
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