Mudslide kills at least 14 people in Colombia

Heavy rains triggered a mudslide that swept into a residential area in a
western Colombia town on Tuesday morning, killing at least 14 people and
injuring 35 others, authorities said.

Officials said one person was reported missing after the deadly slide in
Risaralda, in the municipality of Pereira.

Neighbours join rescue workers in the hunt for survivors in Pereira (Andres
Otalvaro/AP)

Pereira Mayor Carlos Maya, who confirmed the death toll, warned that the risk
of landslide continued in the area and urged people to leave to avoid further
casualties.

A landslide has killed 6 people and injured 21 in the city of Pereira after heavy rains. #Colombia #Landslide #Landslides pic.twitter.com/Atfnbk62P5

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Many of the houses in the neighbourhood hit are of wooden construction, and
more than 60 homes were evacuated as teams assessed the damage and risks.

Colombian President Ivan Duque sent his condolences to the families of the
deceased.

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