Wen Jiabao directs rescue work

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More than 100 people were buried beneath the rubble.

Chinese Pemier Wen Jiabao (2nd R) speaks to buried people at  a ruined hospital in Dujiangyan city of southwest China's  Sichuan Province May 12, 2008. Premier Wen flew into southwest  China's Sichuan Province on Monday.(Xinhua Photo)

The Premier called on them to hold on and rescuers would get to them.

He also asked medical staff at the hospital take good care of themselves and overcome the difficulties.