1 dead, at least 70 missing after landslide at Myanmar jade mine

One person was killed and at least 70 others were missing after a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar.

At least 70 people were missing and one confirmed dead on Wednesday following a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar, a member of the rescue team told AFP.

"About 70-100 people are missing in a landslide that happened around 4:00 am" at Hpakant mine in Kachin state, said rescue team member Ko Nyi.