Four killed in NW China landslide

Updated: 2014-09-30 21:32

(Xinhua)

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XI'AN - Four people were killed in a landslide in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, local authorities said on Tuesday.

The accident happened at around 8:20 pm Monday, in Piyidu Village in Yan'an City , burying two houses. Five people were trapped inside, according to the local government.

Four people were rescued, but later died in hospital. Rescuers are still searching for the one missing person.

Investigation into the case is under way.