11 dead, 15 missing in Chile mudslide

A mudslide that buried much of a village in southern Chile has killed 11 people while another 15 are still missing, authorities have said.

migrator

Published:18th Dec, 2017 at 10:58 AM

Santiago

The tragedy struck a picturesque village of Villa Santa Lucia in the southern Los Lagos (Lakes) region where heavy rain triggered mudslides that swallowed up most of the homes in the village of 300.

Ten families have been evacuated, Onemi added yesterday.

The town was unable to vote in Sunday's presidential runoff won by conservative ex-president Sebastian Pinera.

The toll surged from a previous count of eight dead and 12 injured.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

11 dead, 15 missing in Chile mudslide

A mudslide that buried much of a village in southern Chile has killed 11 people while another 15 are still missing, authorities have said.

Also Read

AI in the jungle: TN's command centre in Gudalur to manage human-wildlife conflict

Voters turn up to verify draft rolls at special camps; officials expect better response today

USSD dial, the emerging cyber fraud, warn TN cybercrime cops

BJP eyes repeating Bihar magic in TN

Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway project delayed by nearly 2 yrs: Centre tells Lok Sabha