A powerful magnitude-6.1 earthquake rocked Lushan County in Sichuan Province at 5:00 p.m. local time Wednesday, sending residents scrambling outdoors. Three minutes later, a magnitude-4.5 aftershock hit nearby Baoxing County, amplifying the chaos.
📹 Footage from the Ground
Exclusive CGTN footage from Taiping Town shows residents gathering in open spaces, some clutching emergency supplies. With buildings swaying like TikTok dance trends gone wrong, locals prioritized safety over shelter – a quick-thinking move praised by experts.
History Repeating?
Lushan County sits in China’s seismic hotspot zone, still mindful of the deadly 2013 quake. Authorities have activated emergency response systems, with rescue teams deploying faster than K-pop fan theories. Stay tuned for updates as night falls and recovery efforts intensify. 👀🚨
