8 confirmed dead in central China landslide

Eight of the nine people buried in a landslide in Huangmei County, central China's Hubei Province, have been confirmed dead.

The landslide was caused by heavy rainfall in the area.

According to the local flood control and drought relief headquarters, the landslide occurred at around 4 a.m. Wednesday in Dahe Township in Huangmei County.

One person was injured and more than 40 villagers have been relocated.