At least two dead & 47 buried alive in landslide that struck as families slept in China sparking desperate rescue effort

AT least two people have died while 47 have been buried alive after a massive landslide struck a mountainous village in China. The tragedy happened in Liangshui in the northeastern part of Yunnan province around 6 am local time and forced the evacuation of 200 amid freezing temperatures. 5 Rescuers are working to free those trapped under the rubble Credit: Alamy 5 The landslide in Zhaotong, Yunnan province struck early in the morning as people were still asleep Credit: Getty 5 Rescue operations are underway for the 47 people who have been buried alive Credit: Alamy Officials said rescue efforts…