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Colombia Mudslide Death Toll Rises to 34; Search Operations Continue

Heavy rains trigger landslide on busy road between Quibdo and Medellin, with several children among the victims.

  • 34 people have died following a mudslide in western Colombia, with several children among the victims.
  • The mudslide struck a busy road on Friday in a mountainous area connecting the cities of Quibdo and Medellin.
  • At least 35 injured people were taken to hospitals, and search operations continue for those potentially still buried under the debris.
  • Heavy rains in the area are believed to have triggered the mudslide, complicating rescue operations.
  • President Gustavo Petro has pledged government support in response to the 'horrible tragedy.'
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