A vital land link to the disaster-hit Gyirong Port area has reopened after days of emergency repairs following last week's deadly mudslide. CGTN's Cen Ziyuan reports from the site.
Less than 1 km to go!
Rescuers are racing to reopen the G216 national highway leading to mudslide-stricken Gyirong Port in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
Once reopened, the route will provide a vital passage for equipment, personnel and supplies into the disaster area.
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Rescuers said Saturday that 2.5 km of the mudslide-hit G216 national highway in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, has been cleared after days of continuous efforts by multiple engineering rescue teams.
Another 1.8 km remains to be cleared to reach Gyirong Port, rescuers said.