Summary
Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a landslide hit a campsite in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The landslide was caused by heavy rain, and rescue teams are working to find the missing people. Officials have warned that the search efforts could take several days due to unstable conditions.
Key Facts
- A landslide hit a campsite in Mount Maunganui on New Zealand's North Island.
- Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after the incident.
- The landslide happened due to heavy rain on Thursday morning local time.
- Search and rescue teams are working through debris to find missing people.
- Police Commissioner Richard Chambers stated that safety concerns are delaying the search.
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the affected site to meet with families.
- Another landslide in a nearby area, Papamoa, resulted in two deaths.
- Road closures have impacted access to some areas, isolating towns by land.
