Massive landslide hits Papua New Guinea, many feared dead

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Massive landslide hits Papua New Guinea, many feared dead
Papua New Guinea Landslide
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PORT MORESBY, May 24 — A massive landslide struck six villages in Papua New Guinea’s highlands today, local officials said, with many homes believed to be buried and scores of...

A massive landslide struck six villages in Papua New Guinea ’s highlands today, local officials said, with many homes believed to be buried and scores of villagers feared dead. — AFP picPORT MORESBY, May 24 — A massive landslide struck six villages in Papua New Guinea ’s highlands today, local officials said, with many homes believed to be buried and scores of villagers feared dead.

Provincial governor Peter Ipatas told AFP that “there has been a big landslide causing loss of life and property” amid unconfirmed reports that hundreds may be buried. Images from the scene showed a vast bite of rock and soil cleaved from densely vegetated Mount Mungalo. Red Cross PNG interim secretary general Janet Philemon told AFP the landslide location was remote and that it could take up to two days for emergency services or aid to reach the area.

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