Quito: A rain-weakened hillside collapsed in Ecuador's capital, sweeping over homes and a sports field and killing at least 24 persons. The Quito Security Department said at least 48 more persons were injured, while eight houses collapsed. AP
A rain-weakened hillside collapsed in Ecuador s capital, sweeping over homes and a sports field and killing at least 24 people, city officials said Tuesday.
The Quito Security Department said at least 48 more people were injured, while eight houses collapsed and others were damaged when the hillside gave way late on Monday. The authorities also reported 12 missing people.