Beijing: A mountain landslide occurred on Sunday in southwest China's Sichuan province, killing 14 people and leaving five missing, local authorities said.
The landslide hit a state-owned forestry enterprise in Jinkouhe, near the city of Leshan, on Sunday around 06:00 p.m. local time (22:00 GMT).
After the incident, rescuers and special equipment quickly arrived on the scene, Leshan authorities said.
As of 3:30 p.m. local time rescuers recovered 14 bodies.
The search and rescue operation continues.
(With UNI inputs)
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