China: At least 20 dead from extreme weather in a mountain marathon

At least 20 people were killed when extreme weather conditions hit a 100-kilometer north-west endurance race China, local officials said today.

The previous report from rescue teams spoke of 16 dead and five missing.

“Violent and extreme weather”, with hail, icy rain and strong winds, hit part of this endurance race in Gansu County on Saturday at around 13:00 local time, killing 20 people while one person is missing, officials said. of Baigin during a press conference.

Eight people were also slightly injured.

The race started on Saturday morning at the Yellow River Stone Forrest tourist resort in Qingdao County.

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