A villager checks the flood in Shouyue Town of Nanyue District, Hengyang City, central China's Hunan Province, July 28, 2024.

Six people were found dead and six others injured after a devastating rain-triggered landslide struck Yuelin Village in the city of Hengyang, central China's Hunan Province, local authorities said Sunday.

The landslide at approximately 8 a.m. Sunday washed away part of a residential house in the village, during which 18 people were feared to be buried. (Xinhua)

CHANGSHA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Six people were found dead and six others injured after a devastating rain-triggered landslide struck Yuelin Village in the city of Hengyang, central China's Hunan Province, local authorities said Sunday.

The landslide at approximately 8 a.m. Sunday washed away part of a residential house in the village, during which 18 people were feared to be buried.

rainbowislandsthestoryofbubblebobble2|At least 6 dead after landslide hits central China village

As of 10rainbowislandsthestoryofbubblebobble2:30 a.m. Sunday, rescuers had found 12 people, among whom six were dead and six others injured.

Rescue efforts are continuing.

This photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows a damaged road after a landslide in Shouyue Town of Nanyue District, Hengyang City, central China's Hunan Province.

Six people were found dead and six others injured after a devastating rain-triggered landslide struck Yuelin Village in the city of Hengyang, central China's Hunan Province, local authorities said Sunday.

The landslide at approximately 8 a.m. Sunday washed away part of a residential house in the village, during which 18 people were feared to be buried. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows a damaged road after a landslide in Shouyue Town of Nanyue District, Hengyang City, central China's Hunan Province.

Six people were found dead and six others injured after a devastating rain-triggered landslide struck Yuelin Village in the city of Hengyang, central China's Hunan Province, local authorities said Sunday.

The landslide at approximately 8 a.m. Sunday washed away part of a residential house in the village, during which 18 people were feared to be buried. (Xinhua)