A rescue worker searches for victims after a landslide in Rosas, Colombia, on April 21, 2019. PHOTO: AFP
A search was underway for any others who might be trapped under rubble.
Rescue workers search for victims. PHOTO: AFPThe injured were being treated at hospitals near the scene of the disaster in Rosas, in the department of Cauca, the national risk management agency said.
The agency attributed the mudslide to the heavy rains that have battered the country for several weeks.
Mudslides are common during Colombia's rainy season.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ