Mudslide kills 400 in Sierra Leone; thousands still missing
400 people, including at least 60 children, were killed following the collapse of a hillside in the outskirts of Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown
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At least 400 people, including 60 children, were killed following the collapse of a hillside in the outskirts of Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown, early on Monday morning. AP
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The mudslide which occurred after three days of torrential rain overran several houses killing residents, many of whom were trapped inside. AP
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The mudslide left 3,000 people homeless and in need of shelter, medical assistance, and food. The Red Cross estimates that the number of dead is expected to rise as thousands still remain missing. AP
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Military personnel have been deployed to help in ongoing rescue operations. President Ernest Bai Koroma has declared a week-long mourning period in the country starting Wednesday and says that unidentified corpses will be given a “dignified burial” in the coming days. Reuters
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Crowds of people had gathered in the capital city, waiting for news of missing family members. A mass burial took place on Wednesday and Thursday in an effort to free up space in the struggling mortuaries. Reuters
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