At least 10 killed in Colombia landslide

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00:00At least 10 people were killed in a landslide in northwestern Colombia, the governor of

00:06Antioquia confirmed on Tuesday.

00:09Residents were warned to evacuate the area in the municipality of Bello, which remains

00:14highly vulnerable to further landslides.

00:16Authorities say the tragedy was triggered by flooding in a ravine.

00:39At least 15 people are still missing, according to local media.

00:43Search and rescue teams were immediately deployed, working alongside local residents to locate

00:48survivors.

00:49There are many families that are under this land, and they may be able to be there below,

00:56as they may have been rolled down below, and they may be able to be there below, but we

01:04will find them intact.

01:07Temporary shelters have been set up at schools and community centers to house displaced families.

01:12And the support of psycho-social is also being provided to those affected.

01:23communities, including businesses, and the community centers.

01:25Thanks, Vicky.

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