Mudslide Carries Away Cars, Bus in Chile’s Capital
Emergency crews are clearing debris after the mudslide injured 6 people and damaged nearly 2,000 homes, officials said.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Mudslide carries away cars, bus in Chile’s capital
The episode highlights the challenges facing cities nestled against mountain ranges.
The flood that struck the sector of San Carlos de Apoquindo, in the municipality of Las Condes in Santiago de Chile, left six people injured, including a one-year-old boy who suffered a fracture in one of his legs, and caused damage in more than 2,000 homes, according to the balance provided by the authorities. The emergency mobilized municipal teams, firefighters and response agencies, which continued during the night the work of clearing and a…
The government declared a red alert in ten communities in Santiago, all in the foothills of the Andes mountain range, according to Chile's disaster prevention and response agency.
The government declared a red alert in ten communities
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