At least 18 people died in Colombia after a landslide

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At least 18 people died and more than 30 were injured on Friday as a result of a landslide in the department of Chocó, located in northwestern Colombia. teleSUR

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00:00 In Colombia, at least 18 people died and over 30 were injured after a landslide in the northwestern

00:06 state of Choco. The disaster occurred on Friday afternoon near the town of Carmen de Atrado,

00:12 resulting in the closing of the road that covers the route from the city of Medellín to Quibodo.

00:17 In the images shared on social networks and television channels, the destroyed cars can

00:22 be clearly seen in the middle of heavy mud. According to the authorities, several landslides

00:28 have made it difficult for rescuers and firefighters, which has led rescue efforts

00:33 to request the assistance of helicopters to relieve the work.

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