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Liputan6.com, Five: Disaster landslide that struck the Amazon, Peru, killing at least 20 people and 35 others missing. It was reported on the National Civil Defence Institute of Peru (Indeci), Friday (2 / 4) local time. The landslide hit Ambo, Huanuco section, about 550 kilometers northeast of Lima, and the impact on the surrounding three cities.

Indeci spokesman told the press Medaltih Sotil, Peruvian National Police brigades and firefighters managed to find 11 people killed from the river where the disaster. "The damage is not only struck the cities of El Arroyito, El Porvenir, and 16 de Noviemeber - where poor people live, but also other neighboring regions," said Sotil quoting initial reports.

In addition to swallowing the dead, as many as 60 homes were destroyed and resulted in 120 families homeless. "We made a big effort. First to alleviate the woes of society and the loss of property," he added.

Heavy equipment and workers were sent to Cancejo and Ambo to clean up mud and stones. That way, the road to be reopened and can operate as usual. (Xinhua / ADO)