8 missing after mudslide hits village in southern China

ANKARA

At least eight people are suspected to be missing after a mountain torrent and mudslide struck a village in southern China early Friday, according to state-run media.

The incident occurred in Guilin city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Ten houses were damaged.

Rescue efforts are underway in the area.

*Writing by Islamuddin Sajid