Deadly mudslide hits tourist island

At least 10 people died when a mudslide hit an exclusive island resort near Rio de Janeiro.

Rescuers said it happened after tourists had returned to their rooms following the New Year’s celebration in a lodge on the island off the city of Angra dos Reis.

Five people were injured and about 100 rescuers are searching for other survivors.

The lodge can only be accessed by boat.

Police helicopters and navy vessels were helping in the rescue efforts.

Other mudslides killed 19 people across Rio de Janeiro state yesterday.