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.

As of 10spaceinvaders1978:30 a.m. Sunday, rescuers had found 12 people, among whom six were dead and six others injured.

Rescue efforts are continuing.■