Landslide in Ecuador leaves several people trapped

(CNN) — The Ecuadorian Police reported early Monday morning that together with the Fire Department and the community of Alausí, in the province of Chimborazo, they are working to rescue people trapped by a landslide that affected several homes.

According to the Ecuadorian Police, 6 people have been rescued so far.

UNION MAKES STRENGTH 💪 @policeecuador together with the Fire Department and the community of Alausí #Chimborazowe continue in the work of rescuing the people who were affected by the natural disaster.

So far 6 people have been rescued.#AlausíEstamosContigo pic.twitter.com/URkKtR9zKi

– Ecuador Police (@PoliciaEcuador) March 27, 2023

President Guillermo Lazo, for his part, reported on his Twitter account that due to the landslides in Alausí, he has ordered the immediate activation of Riesgos Ecuador and all State portfolios. And he added that fire teams from Guamote, Chunchi, Riobamba and Cuenca are also being mobilized to care for affected citizens.

Information in development.