Landslide in Ecuador Claims Six Lives, Dozens Missing

Quito, The Gulf Observer: A devastating landslide in Ecuador has resulted in the deaths of at least six people, with 30 others reported missing, according to preliminary information provided by Ecuadorian authorities on Sunday.

The “large-magnitude” landslide struck the central region of the country, specifically in the city of Baños de Agua Santa, the Ecuadorian Secretariat for Risk Management detailed in its report.

Emergency services are actively engaged in search and rescue operations, while the authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage and potential risks to the affected area. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.