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China landslide kills 19 workers

A landslide on a mountain in China's Luliang city killed at least 19 workers at a rural brick factory, Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.

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  • Published: 13:33 June 14, 2008
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Shanghai: A landslide on a mountain in China's Luliang city killed at least 19 workers at a rural brick factory, the Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.

At least one worker has been rescued, with another two people still trapped, rescuers said.

Rescue work has been temporarily suspended as there were signs of potential landslides nearby, Xinhua added.

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