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Rescuers search for survivors after deadly Tibet earthquake
Chinese state media says the quake collapsed hundreds of homes in a remote part of the region and injured seventy-six people as crews search for survivors.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by The Washington Times: “Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in China's Tibet region”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 3:07 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: China Tibet.
- BBN covered this story before: LeBron answers Trump's anthem dig; Prop 40 and a Tibet quake (October 23).
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- The Washington TimesRescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in China's Tibet region
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRescuers are combing through a remote area of China's Tibet region after a magnitude seven earthquake killed at least sixteen people and injured seventy-six.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorChinese state media says hundreds of homes collapsed, and crews are searching the rubble for survivors.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Washington Times and the AP are both carrying the report.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe remote terrain is the hard part here, and those numbers are the early ones from state media, so they could change as teams reach more villages.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCorrect. Watch for updated casualty figures and for how quickly shelter reaches the families who lost their homes.
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The story so far
- At least 16 dead in 7.0 Tibet earthquake · CBS News
- Tibet earthquake kills at least 16; sports headlines · AP News
- LeBron answers Trump's anthem dig; Prop 40 and a Tibet quake · Fox News
- Rescuers search for survivors after deadly Tibet earthquake (this story)
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