At least six dead and dozens missing in Ecuador landslide

Residents cross landslide-affected terrain in Banos, Ecuador (Dolores Ochoa/AP)

A landslide surged over a road in central Ecuador on Sunday, killing at least six people and leaving 30 others missing, authorities said as heavy rains pummelled the country and caused rivers to overflow.

The flood of mud and debris plowed down the hillside and hit three cars, two houses and a bus in the Ecuadorian resort city of Banos, the city’s fire department said.