China: 100 rescued from highway during sandstorm
Firefighters in northwest China have rescued more than 100 people trapped on highways in gale force winds that whipped up a sandstorm.
The force 12 gale reduced visibility to less than two metres. Rescuers tied ropes between the cars then helped the trapped drivers and passengers to safety.
Catharina Moh reports.
01 Jun 2014
- From the section Asia