Toll of injured rises in the wake of Xizang earthquake

The number of people injured in the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Drachen county in Nagchu city, Xizang autonomous region, has risen to 65, including 11 seriously injured and 54 with minor injuries, according to the city's earthquake relief headquarters.

As of 10 am Friday, rescue teams had safely evacuated 12,489 residents from affected areas. Search and rescue operations, damage assessments, and efforts to provide temporary shelter for displaced residents are ongoing.