Landslide hits hotel in central China, over a dozen trapped

At least 12 people were feared trapped under the debris after a landslide hit part of a hotel in a central China town, local authorities have said.

The landslide hit the hotel at the town proper of Nanzhang County, Hubei Province at around 7:30 PM yesterday.

Up to 14 people were initially trapped, including guests and employees of the hotel. Two them were rescued, state run Xinhua news agency reported today, adding their condition was stated to be stable.

Rescue efforts are still underway.