160 killed in Papua New Guinea landslide, survivors heard two loud cracks before collapse.

Survivors of a landslide in Papua New Guinea's highlands report hearing two loud cracks before the mountainside fell, killing up to 160 people. Locals described waking up and trying to wake others, with those who didn't hear the cracks buried in their sleep. Supplies are being delivered to the area, but conditions are too unstable for heavy machinery to assist with clearing the rubble.

June 01, 2024
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