Landslide kills 10 near Medellín, Colombia
At least 10 people were killed and 15 injured in a deadly landslide that struck the outskirts of Medellín, Colombia. Triggered by heavy rains, the landslide occurred between Medellín and the neighboring municipality of Bello, in the department of Antioquia. Tons of earth and debris buried several homes as a hillside gave way, devastating the affected area and leaving rescue teams scrambling to locate survivors.
Antioquia Governor Andrés Julián Rendón confirmed the number of fatalities and reported that at least 15 people remain missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, but teams are facing significant challenges due to unstable terrain and continued rainfall. Emergency workers, along with firefighters and volunteers, are using dogs and heavy equipment to try to find those still trapped under the rubble.
Local authorities have issued evacuation orders for surrounding high-risk zones and are working to relocate residents to safer areas. Temporary shelters have been set up for families displaced by the disaster. Health and emergency services are on high alert as the risk of further landslides remains elevated due to saturated soil conditions.
This tragic incident highlights the vulnerability of hillside communities in Colombia, particularly during the rainy season. Landslides are a recurring danger in the region, and calls are growing for more robust infrastructure planning and early warning systems.
The government has pledged support for the victims and their families, and President Gustavo Petro expressed condolences, urging rapid coordination of relief efforts. As rescue operations continue, officials stress that time is critical in the search for survivors. The situation remains tense, and authorities are closely monitoring weather conditions to prevent further tragedies.
