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Death Toll Hits 800 After Himalayan Glacier Collapse; 261 Foreigners Missing
CHINA, 30 August
By John_Doe
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A view of the ruins at the flood-hit border crossing between China and Nepal.
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The New York Times
A massive flood caused by a glacier collapse has left nearly 800 people dead. Rescue teams are struggling to search the border area between China and Nepal.
A disaster in the Himalayas has left a trail of destruction. A glacier collapse has caused massive flooding, and the death toll has now climbed to nearly 800 people. Chinese officials say that 261 people from 23 different countries are currently missing. Among the missing are 15 British citizens. The flooding happened near the border between China and Nepal. Rescue teams have arrived at the border crossing. They say the area is in ruins. There is very little left to search through. It is a very difficult situation for the crews on the ground. Videos from the area show police officers tryin…