18 killed in rockslide
2008-09-06 13:15
Cairo - At least 18 people were killed and 22 injured when a massive rockslide buried a shanty town south of the Egyptian capital Cairo.
A security official said eight rocks weighing between 60 to 70 tons fell on the village at the foot of the Muqattam hills Saturday crushing some 50 homes. Many are believed to still be buried under the stone.
The official added they are still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive at the scene to help lift the rocks and rescue efforts are currently taking place by hand.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media.
- AP