6 die in a landslide caused by heavy rains in Mexico
Authorities in Mexico say six people have been killed in a landslide near Mexico City
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A landslide caused by heavy rains has killed six people near Mexico City, authorities said.
The landslide on Monday night in Naucalpan, a community northwest of Mexico City, also affected a house and school, the State of Mexico government said in a statement. The victims were four men and two women. Another three people were injured and transported to a state hospital.
State Gov. Delfina Gómez ordered the deployment of rescue teams and security task forces to support affected families.
The deaths in Naucalpan occurred a few days after another landslide killed nine people on Saturday in Jilotzingo, west of Mexico City in the State of Mexico. A 3-month-old baby was among the victims. Two children, ages 10 and 12, and a 34-year-old woman were rescued. Several homes were affected and authorities had to evacuate more than 100 people for fear of further landslides.
