Tag: malaysia campground landslide

A thunderous crush of soil and debris killed 21 people at a campground in Malaysia on Friday, and rescuers dug through the mud in the night for another 12 who were feared buried in the landslide. More than 90 people were sleeping on an organic farm when the dirt tumbled from a road about 30 meters (100 feet) above the site and covered about 1 hectare (3 acres). Two of the dead were found locked in an embrace, according to the state fire department chief. Read more: 2 dead, 51 feared buried after landslide at Malaysia campsite Read More 2 dead, 51 feared buried after landslide at Malaysia campsite Authorities told local media that the landowners did not have a lice...