Tragedy Strikes Chinese Mountain Race: 21 Casualties Reported
21 Runner Fatalities in Gansu Province Mountain Marathon
A tragic incident occurred this weekend during a mountain marathon in Gansu province, northwest China, where at least 21 participants lost their lives. The race was subsequently called off.
The extreme weather conditions are believed to be the cause of the disaster. The weather between kilometers 20 and 31 of the 100-kilometer race took a drastic turn, with hail, freezing rain, and gusty winds battering the runners.
In the aftermath, more than 1,200 rescue workers were deployed to locate the missing runners and assist those in need. A total of 151 participants were eventually rescued, some with minor injuries.
Sadly, the death toll from this weekend's disaster stands at 21. The exact name of the mountain marathon event in Gansu province is not explicitly stated in the provided search results.
Our thoughts go out to the families and friends of those affected by this unfortunate incident. We hope for a swift recovery for those who were injured and a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to this tragedy.
