Gansu marathon: At least 20 dead after extreme weather hits 100km Chinese mountain race
AT LEAST 20 people have been killed after extreme weather hit a 100km cross-country mountain marathon in northwest China, according to reports.
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A further eight participants in the race, which took place in Gansu Province are injured. One person remains missing, as of 8am Beijing time (1am GMT).
aerial view of the mountain road leading to the Yellow River Stone Forest Park
The ultra-marathon was stopped.
Hail, freezing rain and gales affected the race at a high-altitude stage, at between 20 to 31 kilometres, causing a significant drop in temperature.
More than 700 rescuers have been deployed as part of search effort.