Landslides bury 8 villagers in Tibet

Eight villagers were buried by landslides in China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Friday, local publicity department said Saturday night.

Nine villagers were taking shelter from the rain in a cave in Paldenze Village, Medog County in Nyingchi City when the landslides occured.

One villager was pulled out, severely injured, and sent to hospital.

The rescue operation continues.