Three people die in 6.0 earthquake in Sichuan as torch passes through

Three people die in 6.0 earthquake in Sichuan as torch passes through




As the Olympic torch passed through Sichuan Province, its finally stop in Beijing before coming to Beijing, a level 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit the region killing three people and injuring a further 22.

There have been around 2,600 aftershocks since the 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Sichuan region on the 12th of May, which has killed around 70,000 people.

A tribute to the victims of the earthquake is expected to be part of the opening ceremony to be held this Friday to start the Beijing Olympics.