皇冠体育app

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-05-14 09:08

BRUSSELS - Javier Solana, European Union's foreign policy chief, conveyed on Tuesday his condolences to quake victims of 皇冠体育app following strong earthquakes hit 皇冠体育app's Sichuan Province.

"I have just learned about the devastating earthquake that struck 皇冠体育app, notably Sichuan province, and took the life of many thousands of Chinese citizens," he said in the message of condolences to the Chinese authorities.

"On behalf of the European Union, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the government of 皇冠体育app," he said, adding that the EU was ready to assist.  

A strong earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale hit Wenchuan County in southwest 皇冠体育app's Sichuan Province Monday afternoon, causing deaths, injuries and severe material damages.

As of 7 pm (1100 GMT) Tuesday, the Sichuan Province has reported 12,012 deaths in Monday's quake, according to the disaster relief center under 皇冠体育app's State Council. At least 26, 206 people were injured, with 9,404 still buried in debris and 7, 841 missing.

The Chinese government has taken series of measures for disaster relief work though rescue work was very difficult because of cut of electricity, communication, transportation and water supply.