Up to 100 feared dead in landslide

2010-09-05 19:32

The boot of a victim is seen after a bus crash caused by a landslide due to heavy rains on the Pan-American highway at Tecpan, Guatemala. (AP)

Guatemal City - As many as 100 people may have been buried in a landslide in Guatemala on a major highway, a spokesperson for the fire department said on Sunday.

Approximately 100 people were attempting to dig a bus out of a first mudslide when a second engulfed the scene, said Sergio Vasquez.

At least 36 people have been confirmed killed by mudslides and flooding throughout the country since Saturday, according to emergency workers.

- Reuters