A massive landslide killed at least 15 people with 45 others injured in Hpakant mining region in Myanmar's northern Kachin state, the information ministry said on Sunday (July 15).

The landslide occurred due to the collapse of pit wall of a disused jade mining site owned by Mahar Asa Pahtama Company, burying jade scavengers Saturday afternoon (July 14).

Search and rescue operations were underway by the local authorities.

Source: Xinhua News

BDST: 1543 HRS, JUL 15, 2018
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