Colombia: Death Toll at 56 in Mudslide

2015-05-19 6

The number of people killed by a landslide in Colombia has risen to 56. Dozens more are missing after mud and heaving rains brought trees crashing down on homes and streets in the village of Salgar. Residents described feeling the ground shake and houses being carried away by the currents. The search continues for survivors amidst the rubble. Military personnel are assisting in the rescue efforts, as are workers from the Department of Risk Management, who are awaiting humanitarian aid. teleSUR