Photos of Indonesia's Deadly Landslides

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Heavy rain triggered two landslides in Sumedang, burying homes and blocking roads.

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Rescuers search for victims at a village hit by Sunday's landslides in Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Landslides triggered by heavy rain in the village left at a number of people died and injured, officials said. (AP Photo/Sorasoca)

Deadly landslides claimed at least 11 lives over the weekend in Indonesia's West Java province.

Heavy rain triggered two landslides in Sumedang, burying homes and blocking roads. Some first responders fell victim to the second landslide as they were aiding in evacuation after the first landslide struck. Reuters reported that 18 were injured.

(MORE: Indonesia Landslides Kill at Least 11, Others Injured)

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The dual landslides are just two of dozens that have occurred in Indonesian villages over the past few days. Click through the slideshow above to see the devastating damage left behind.

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Heavy rain triggered two landslides in Sumedang, burying homes and blocking roads.

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