Officials warned that buildings cracked or weakened by the main tremor could collapse during aftershocks.More than 300 police officers were deployed to the epicentre to assist with rescue and emergency relief, inspect damaged homes and move residents to safer locations.
State media outlet Xinhua reported that more than 12,000 people had been relocated.
China confirms 16 deaths in Tibet quake Reuters | Updated 43 minutes ago | .

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