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30 could be buried by Colombian landslide

By the CNN Wire Staff
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
  • The landslide occurred in Antioquia state
  • Between 20 and 30 people are believed trapped

(CNN) -- As many as 30 people in northwest Colombia were buried by a landslide Monday, CNN affiliate Caracol TV reported, citing rescue officials.

The landslide occurred in the state of Antioquia.

Between 20 and 30 people had gotten off a public bus and were walking by the edge of the road when the landslide came, Caracol TV reported.

Video from the scene showed rescuers with shovels digging into the massive landslide.