"CHENGDU -- Ground and air forces from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command are carrying out relief operations following a deadly earthquake in Southwest China's Sichuan province Tuesday.
A total of 1,285 soldiers, 90 vehicles and 9 aircraft have been dispatched to the affected area, while more forces on standby awaiting confirmation of casualties and damage.
All-out efforts made to rescue the injured as this is the current focus of the operations, the Western Theater Command said.
The earthquake hit Jiuzhaigou County at 9:19 p.m. Tuesday at the depth of 20 kilometers, leaving at least 19 deads and 247 injured, including 40 in serious condition, according to local authorities."
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China Daily
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