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Deadly landslide hits east Uganda | Deadly landslide hits east Uganda |
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About 30 people have been killed in a landslide in the mountainous eastern region of Bududa in Uganda, police say. | About 30 people have been killed in a landslide in the mountainous eastern region of Bududa in Uganda, police say. |
Police spokeswoman Judith Nabakooba said some reports had said 27 had died, while others have said 40. About 100 people are reported missing. | |
Police and rescuers are reported to be heading to the area, which has recently experienced heavy rains. | |
Correspondents say the region often suffers from landslides but this is an unusually high death toll. |