A total of 14 people were buried by a landslide on Tuesday in Ecuador's coastal province of Esmeraldas, Xinhua news agency reported.
Esmeraldas mayor Ernesto Estupilan said the landslide occurred Tuesday night at a site called Tabete in the Chinca district of Esmeraldas, burying some 14 people who lived in two homes.
Six bodies were recovered from the landslide by rescue units on Wednesday.
The mayor, who had earlier reported 13 buried victims, said search continued for the rest of the victims despite difficulties accessing the tragedy site.
The landslide covered an area of 300 square metres and ranged from 4 to 20 metres in height
Thursday 25 April 2013
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