Death toll rises to 15 after landslide hits central China village

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The death toll resulting from a rain-triggered landslide in central China's Hunan Province has risen to 15, the provincial emergency command center said Sunday.

The landslide hit Yuelin Village in the city of Hengyang at approximately 8 a.m. Sunday and washed away part of a residential house.

Fifteen people were dead and six others injured. The injured have been taken to a hospital for treatment.

Over 300 rescuers have been dispatched and rescue efforts have concluded.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency