Eight people were killed when a landslide caused a hillside
water channel to collapse in north China's Hebei Province on
Thursday, a local government source said.
The accident occurred at around 1:00 AM near Beihengkou Village
of Jingxing County.
Water and rubble fell down onto a residential area at the foot
of the hill, damaging a two-storey building and burying eight
villagers under debris.
The local government said they have stepped up safety measures
against new accidents.
Local residents said improper digging may have caused the
accident, but investigations are still underway.
(China.org.cn, Xinhua News Agency November 11, 2005)
