Ethiopia: More than 140 dead in mudslide


Severe weather triggered a landslide in southern Ethiopia on Monday, killing more than 140 people. Most of the victims were buried under the mud.

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In Ethiopia, at least 146 people died this Mondayin a landslide caused by severe weather. The tragedy occurred in the Gofa area, in a remote region in the south of the country.

Most of the victims were buried in a mudslideAmong them were young children and pregnant women.

The death toll rose as search operations continued in the area, said Kassahun Abayneh, a local administrator in Gofa area.

At least five people were pulled alive from the mud.

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