Mudslide strikes, over 300 people trapped in Changxing, Zhejiang, soldiers rush to the rescue!

Mudslide strikes, over 300 people trapped in Changxing, Zhejiang, soldiers rush to the rescue!
Source: Global Times
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August 14

Changxing County, Zhejiang Province, experienced heavy rainfall

Chuanbu Village in Longshan Street and Jiangpai Village in Shuikou Township

Mountain landslides posed a danger

Large rocks rolled down, roads were cut off

Over 300 people were trapped

The emergency situation is a command

A certain regiment from the Wuxi Joint Logistics Support Center rushed to assist

Multiple transport vehicles were dispatched

Urgently engaged in the transfer of trapped individuals

On the way to rescue

The officers and soldiers overcame difficulties such as rugged mountain roads, damaged roads

And a high risk of secondary disasters

On a 10-kilometer one-way mountain road

They fought continuously for 4 hours

Successfully transferred all over 300 trapped individuals to safety

After the personnel transfer was completed

The officers and soldiers stood by

Conducting a comprehensive search and rescue, counting personnel

Ensuring no individuals were left behind

At 21:20 on the same day

They successfully completed the emergency transfer of trapped individuals

People's soldiers, well done!

Text and images by Zhao Ruoxin, Luo Bin, Wang Huan, Li Qiyuan, Wu Xuesong, Yang Kai

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
300 civilians
Activity
Emergency rescue operation
Location
Chuanbu Village · Jiangpai Village · Changxing County · Zhejiang Province
Unit
Wuxi Joint Logistics Support Center
Time
August 14
Equipment
transport vehicles
Summary

On August 14, the Wuxi Joint Logistics Support Center conducted an emergency rescue operation in Changxing County, Zhejiang Province, where over 300 civilians were trapped due to landslides caused by heavy rainfall. Troops deployed multiple transport vehicles and worked for four hours to safely evacuate all individuals, overcoming challenging terrain and risks. The operation was successfully completed by 21:20.

Key Facts
  • Heavy rainfall caused landslides in Changxing County, Zhejiang Province.
  • Over 300 civilians were trapped due to blocked roads.
  • The Wuxi Joint Logistics Support Center dispatched multiple transport vehicles for rescue.
  • Troops overcame difficult terrain and risks to safely evacuate all trapped civilians.
  • The operation was completed successfully by 21:20 on the same day.