site.btaNo Indications of Injured Bulgarians in China's Sichuan Earthquake

Sofia, August 9 (BTA) - To date the Bulgarian embassy in Beijing has not received any information about Bulgarians who have died or been hurt at the earthquake in the southeastern part of China's S'chuan province on August 8, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

Sichuan's Foreign Affairs Office has reported that three foreigners have been injured - one each from Italy, Canada and France.

The Bulgarian diplomatic mission in Beijing is monitoring the situation and is in constant contact with the local authorities.

Bulgarians who wish to receive up-to-date information about the situation in the accident area or to submit alerts about relatives and friends can do so at the phones of the Bulgarian embassy in China: 00 8610 6532 1916, 00 8610 6532 1946.