Article 5VP6E Ecuador landslide: at least 22 dead after hillside collapses in capital Quito

Ecuador landslide: at least 22 dead after hillside collapses in capital Quito

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Witness describes water and rocks pouring in through doors and windows before buildings destroyed

A rain-weakened hillside collapsed in Ecuador's capital, Quito, sweeping over homes and a sports field and killing at least 22 people, city officials have said.

The Quito Security Department also said on Tuesday that 32 people were injured and eight houses had collapsed, with more damaged.

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