Earthquake in China Leaves More than 160 Dead

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An earthquake hit the province of Sichuan, China on Saturday morning, killing more than 160 people and injuring at least 6,700 others.

Those affected by the quake either slept outside or in their cars.

Ambulances, fire trucks, and military vehicles providing rations were assisting people along the roadsides.

Local authorities report that nearly all buildings in the village of Longmen were destroyed.

CBS reports that the magnitude of the earthquake was measured at  magnitude of 6.6 by the U.S.Geological Survey Survey.

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