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16:55 GMT, Tuesday, 20 May 2008 17:55 UK

In pictures: China's ruined valley

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Before the earthquake struck the south-western Chinese province of Sichuan, this valley area near Yinchangguo was part of the tourist trail.

dog whines near Longmenshan

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Now the area is almost deserted, and many homes have been reduced to rubble.

People near Yinchangguo loading up belongings before leaving

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Thousands of residents have either died or fled the aftershocks. More than a week after the quake, people are still leaving.

Broken-down lorry on road

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But the roads out of the valley are impassable in places....

Fallen trees near Yinchangguo

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...and falling trees present a serious hazard.

Laundry drying outside quake-hit home in Xinxing

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Those who remain try to make the best of it - here in the town of Xinxing salvaged clothes dry outside a battered home.

destroyed cement factory between Xiaoyudong Bridge and Longmenshan

destroyed cement factory between Xiaoyudong Bridge and Longmenshan

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Much of the local industry, like this cement factory, has also been destroyed.

Overturned lorry at side of road

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Convoys of military vehicles bring food and water to the survivors.

disinfecting yards at Xinxing

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Disinfecting makeshift homes to ward off disease is also a priority.

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