A major landslide occurred on Wednesday morning at a key border crossing between China and Nepal, leading to significant destruction and loss of life. According to reports, the slide originated in Nepal around 9:00 a.m. before impacting the Gyirong county area in Tibet, which is administered by the city of Shigatse.

While both outlets confirm the occurrence of the landslide and the resulting casualties, they differ in their specific reporting of the death toll. Euronews explicitly states that eight people have been killed in the incident. In contrast, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) does not provide a specific death count, instead citing Chinese state media reports of “major casualties” without confirming a precise number of fatalities.

Footage of the event has circulated online, showing the rapid movement of mud and debris engulfing the checkpoint as individuals attempted to flee the area. Rescue efforts are currently underway to clear the site and locate those affected. Euronews contextualized the event by noting that monsoon rains, which typically occur between June and September, are a frequent cause of deadly flooding and landslides throughout the South Asian region. The SCMP report focuses more heavily on the immediate aftermath at the specific checkpoint, citing Xinhua as its primary source for the details regarding the administrative jurisdiction of the affected area in Tibet.