A landslide caused by illegal mining at a deserted quarry in north China's Hebei Province has left five people dead, local authorities said on Sunday.

Another person was injured in the landslide, which occurred at around 5 a.m. Saturday at the quarry in Fengrun District of Tangshan City, officials of the district government said.

Four people have been arrested over the accident, and police investigation is still underway. 

Source : XINHUA