Earthquake survivors gather at the local sports stadium in Mianyang where more than 10,000 people have took refuge on Friday. More than 8,000 people have died in Mianyang alone in the 7.9-magnitude quake, with experts saying that the search-and-rescue operation is at a crucial phase, with the chances of finding survivors diminishing by the hour.
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