China quake death toll rises to 69,136

Source: Xinhua | 06-08-2008 16:28

BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) -- The death toll of China's major earthquake increased by 2 overnight to 69,136 as of Sunday noon, the State Council Information Office said.

A total of 374,061 people were injured and 17,686 others remained missing after the 8.0-magnitude quake that jolted southwestern Sichuan Province and neighboring regions on May 12.

Editor:Xiong Qu