The death toll from mudslides that struck western Colombia has risen to 34 people.
the Mudslides hit a busy road on Friday In a mountainous area linking the cities of Quibdo and Medellin.
Colombia's National Disaster Risk Management Unit initially said at least 18 people had been killed. The agency also said that at least 35 injured people were taken to hospitals.
Rescuers search for survivors of a landslide caused by heavy rains in Chocó
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The Chocó Governor's Office announced the new death toll.
She added that 17 bodies have been identified and that officials are trying to identify 17 more bodies.
Earlier, Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez said, in a message published on the X website, that the search continues “for the people who are still trapped under the landslide.”
She added that a number of children were among the victims, but did not mention their number.
The Risk Management Unit did not determine the possible cause of the mudslide, but the Ministry of Defense reported on Friday evening that rain had fallen in the area, making rescue operations difficult.
President Gustavo Petro said on Twitter that his government would provide all necessary support in what he described as a “horrific tragedy.”
