China says landslide caused by safety violations, vows to punish 'seriously'

A mountain of construction debris that swallowed cars and buildings in China was a result of safety violations -- not a natural disaster, state media said. Rescue crews have pulled out four bodies after the landslide in Shenzhen on Sunday. As many as 73 people are still missing, according to calculations based on Chinese media. State investigators say they have determined the landslide was caused by unsafe conditions, according to the Xinhua news agency. "Those responsible for the incident will be seriously punished in accordance with laws and regulations," a state investigation team said Friday. Shenzhen emergency officials said at least 16 people remain hospitalized -- three in serious condition.