It has been raining heavily in the South American country of Colombia for the past two days. As a result of large-scale landslides, 34 people died. They have 8 children. Rescue teams are engaged in rescuing people trapped from under the rubble. So far, the seven-year-old girl was carried out safely. Apparently, the accident occurred due to a landslide on the bus.
Heavy rains are falling in the province of Risaralda in Colombia. 34 people were killed when the landslide hit the bus. Eight children were among the dead. There were many people under the rubble. The rescue operation is carried out under the auspices of the National Disaster Risk Management Unit.
The heavy rains caused landslides in the province of Risaralda, the official said. Along with the bus, other cars were also buried under the rubble. The bus was traveling from the city of Cali to the city of Kandoto in the province of Choco when the accident occurred. The accident happened between Pueblo Rico-Santa Cecilia.
An eyewitness said that people in the bus and other vehicles did not have time to escape, as the rock suddenly collapsed. He said that first a car came, then a bus, a bicycle and another car, and they all got stuck under the rubble. A seven-year-old girl survived under the rubble. Meanwhile, her mother died in this accident. A spokesman for the rescue service said nine people had been rescued so far. The government has announced that it will support affected families during this crisis.