Mine landslide kills dozens in Philippines

A landslide tore through a small gold mining site in the southern Philippines today, killing at least 25 people and burying dozens more.

Mine landslide kills dozens in Philippines

A landslide tore through a small gold mining site in the southern Philippines today, killing at least 25 people and burying dozens more.

The mountainside in Napnapan village, Pantukan township, collapsed around 3am, when most residents were asleep, sweeping away about 50 houses, shanties and other buildings, officials said.

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