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May 19, 2015

Colombia: 62 Killed as Landslide Engulfs Town 
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In northwest Colombia, heavy rains have triggered a massive landslide
which killed at least 62 people. Many residents were sleeping when the
landslide engulfed the municipality of Salgar, reportedly sweeping away
nearly the entire town of Santa Margarita.

 

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