At least 20 people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude track, rescuers said Sunday. Some went missing and the race was halted. Early Sunday, 20 people were found dead and one was missing, state broadcaster CCTV reported. More than 700 rescuers were taking part in the operation, made difficult by low nighttime temperatures and the area's complex terrain and topography. Xinhua said a total of 172 people joined the race and 151 are confirmed to be safe

Source: CBC News May 23, 2021 01:30 UTC