4 killed, 23 missing in Southwest China flash flood, mudslide

KANGDING, Sichuan -- Four people had been killed and 23 others remained missing as of 11 pm Saturday after a flash flood and mudslide struck the city of Kangding in Southwest China's Sichuan province, local authorities said on Sunday.

The disaster took place at about 3:30 am Saturday in Kangding, the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, toppling a tunnel bridge and destroying homes in Ridi village.

Sixteen individuals were hospitalized for medical treatment, with four having been discharged and 12 remaining in hospital without any life-threatening risks, according to a press conference held early Sunday by the local rescue headquarters.