China earthquake: rescue efforts hampered by cold weather

Officials say at least 118 killed and more than 500 injured after 6.2-magnitude quake in north-west Gansu and Qinghai provinces

Cold weather is hampering rescue efforts after an earthquake in China's north-west Gansu and Qinghai provinces that killed at least 118 people and injured more than 500.

The strong shallow earthquake struck shortly before midnight on Monday, sending residents fleeing outside into below-freezing temperatures. Thousands of houses have been reported damaged, and state media said public infrastructure had been damaged to varying degrees".