Rescuers search for survivors after landslide at New Zealand campsite
Summary
Rescue workers in New Zealand are looking for missing people, including children, after landslides hit the North Island due to heavy rain. The landslides affected a campsite at Mount Maunganui and a house in nearby Papamoa, prompting evacuations and road closures. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but there is a risk of more landslides.Key Facts
- Landslides occurred on New Zealand's North Island after heavy rain.
- Several people, including children, are missing, following the landslide at Mount Maunganui.
- The landslide affected campervans and a shower block in a holiday park during school holidays.
- Another landslide hit a house in Papamoa, with two people missing.
- A 47-year-old man is missing after his attempt to cross the Mahurangi River.
- Rescue operations faced challenges due to the risk of more landslides.
- Emergency teams heard signs of life but withdrew to ensure safety due to ground movement.
- New Zealand's Prime Minister is monitoring the situation.
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