Mudslide triggered by heavy rain kills 14, injures 35 in Colombia
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A mudslide triggered by heavy rain in a western Colombia town killed at least 14 people and injured 35 others on Tuesday morning.
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.
Pereira Mayor Carlos Maya, who confirmed the death toll, warned that the risk of landslides continued in the area and urged people to leave to avoid further casualties.
Many of the houses in the neighborhood 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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