Thousands evacuated in northwest China after snow avalanche | Video

Xinjiang, Jan 17 (EFE).- Rescue teams evacuated thousands of tourists trapped in a remote ski resort in northwest China, after dozens of avalanches caused road blockages, state media reported Wednesday.

According to state broadcaster CCTV, 1,558 tourists and 445 stranded vehicles were rescued after a storm hit Xinjiang region and snow blocked roads in Altay prefecture, near China's border with Mongolia, Russia and Kazakhstan.

State television said that snowfall began to hit the region on Jan. 6, and that subsequently several avalanches blocked the roads that connect this tourist area with neighboring regions.(Camera: HANDOUT).

FOOTAGE COURTESY OF CCTV. DO NOT USE IT IN MAINLAND CHINA.

FOOTAGE SHOWS TOURISTS BEING EVACUATED AFTER BEING TRAPPED IN A SKI RESORT IN NORTH-EAST CHINA.

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Date: 17/01/2024 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: CEDIDAS
Topic: Economy, business and finance » Tourism and leisure
Weather
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 80 seconds
Reference: 55012704897
Relevance: Normal