(Yicai) Jan. 9 -- Rescue and relief efforts continue following the strong quake that struck Dingri county in Xigaze in China’s southwestern Xizang Autonomous Region on Jan. 7. Power supply, communications, and road access in the affected area have largely been restored.

As of 7 p.m. yesterday, the 6.8-magnitude temblor had claimed 126 lives and left 188 people injured. 

 Medical staff from West China Hospital of Sichuan University (in red attire) and local doctors check x-rays of the injured at Xigaze People's Hospital on the evening of Jan. 7.

Nurses examine an injured boy at Xigaze People's Hospital in the early hours of yesterday. The hospital is making all-out efforts to treat those hurt.

A soldier helps residents carry relief supplies in Xuelong village, Nixia township, yesterday.

A local company employee loads supplies onto a truck on National Highway 318 in Xigaze yesterday.

A woman and her child receive warm clothing from volunteers in Tonglai village of Chamco township in Dingri county.

Editor: Tom Litting