2022 Risaralda landslide
A large landslide occurred in Risaralda Department, Colombia on December 5, 2022.[2]
| Date | 5 December 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Risaralda, Colombia |
| Coordinates | 5.281°N 76.072°W |
| Type | Landslide |
| Cause | Heavy rains |
| Deaths | 33[1] |
| Non-fatal injuries | 4 critically injured[1] |
Impact
At least 33 people were killed and nine others were rescued alive, four of them injured critically.[1] All victims were inside a bus when the landslide buried the vehicle.[2] At least three children were among those killed, according to Colombian President Gustavo Petro.[2] The bus itself had around 25 passengers, and departed from Cali before the landslide.[3]
See also
References
- "At least 33 killed in Colombia landslide". TRT World. 5 December 2022.
- Vanessa Buschschlüter (5 December 2022). "Colombia mudslide: Dozens of people die as bus is buried". BBC News.
- "At least 27 killed in Colombia landslide". France 24. 5 December 2022.
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