9 killed in central Colombia landslide

Nine people were killed Friday in a landslide on an indigenous reservation in Colombia’s central department of Caldas.

The landslide swept away two homes in the village of San Lorenzo after a bout of heavy rainfall, according to Fire Chief Oscar Marin.

Marin confirmed that eight of the nine bodies have been recovered, including several minors.

Multiple relief agencies have been dispatched to help search for the last victim and remove debris in the village.

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