There has been panic in the quake-hit Chinese city of Beichuan after reports a river had burst its bank sparked fears the entire city could be flooded.

The BBC's Paul Danahar in Beichuan says there was a stampede as thousands of people fled to higher ground.
The whole city has been evacuated, forcing the suspension of all rescue efforts, our correspondent says.

Shocking story: BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | China quake victims flee 'flood'

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