6.8-Magnitude Quake Leaves 126 Dead, Sparks Community Response
A powerful magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday morning, claiming 126 lives and injuring 188. The tremor, felt across the mountainous region, has triggered urgent rescue operations and a wave of solidarity.
'The Ground Shook Like a Train' 🚂
Lyu Yuhong, a driver for China Railway Design Group working in Lhasa, described the chaos: \"The situation is dire, but thankfully no one died in the village we reached.\" Lyu joined relief efforts within hours, delivering supplies to isolated communities. His firsthand account highlights both the devastation and resilience: \"People here are helping each other rebuild – it's raw, it's real.\"
Why This Matters
• Over 300 aftershocks reported since Tuesday • National emergency resources mobilized • Global humanitarian groups coordinating aid The earthquake underscores the growing role of grassroots responders in disaster zones. With freezing temperatures complicating rescue work, Lyu's story offers a human face to the crisis – and hope amid the rubble. 🌄
