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Deadly rockfall on Portugal beach Deadly rockfall on Portugal beach
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A landslide at a beach in southern Portugal has killed at least one person and injured another two, officials say. At least five people have died and several others have been injured in a landslide at a beach in the Algarve, southern Portugal, officials say.
They say a 60-year-old man was crushed to death when part of a cliff collapsed on the popular Maria Luisa beach in Albufeira in the Algarve. A 60-year-old man and four women - two under the age of 25 - were killed when part of a cliff collapsed on the popular Maria Luisa beach in Albufeira.
Two people were reported to be still missing after the incident which occurred at midday, amid fears that some people may be under the debris. Rescuers are continuing to search for further victims who were caught in the landslide at midday on Friday.
Diggers were later deployed at the site as part of a rescue operation. The names and nationalities of those killed have not yet been released.
Diggers were deployed at the site as part of a rescue operation.
A witness quoted by Portugal's Lusa news agency said that "part of the cliff came down around noon and rocks crashed onto the beach up to the sea causing much panic".A witness quoted by Portugal's Lusa news agency said that "part of the cliff came down around noon and rocks crashed onto the beach up to the sea causing much panic".
A 38-year-old woman - one of the two injured people - was in a critical condition, Portuguese emergency services said. A 38-year-old woman - one of the injured people - was in a critical condition, Portuguese emergency services said.
The names and nationalities of the victims were not immediately released.
Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva visited the beach, which is popular with local and foreign tourists.Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva visited the beach, which is popular with local and foreign tourists.
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