School flood death toll reaches 64

The death toll from a flash flood that hit a primary school in north-east China rose to 64 today, as information began trickling out from the remote area a day after the tragedy.

The death toll from a flash flood that hit a primary school in north-east China rose to 64 today, as information began trickling out from the remote area a day after the tragedy.

The torrent Friday in Heilongjiang province swept 62 students to their deaths, plus two villagers, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

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