04:04Search operations continue in Mexico's Jilotzingo as at least four were reported killed, including a three-month-old baby, and six are still missing after several landslides hit Jilotzingo on Friday following heavy rain in the region.
Footage captured on Sunday shows excavators and lorries clearing debris on the accident site, rescue workers carrying out a search operation, and locals draining water with buskets to help rescuers.
Volunteers and medical workers helping evacuated residents and witnesses, and locals participating in a funeral procession for the deceased baby could also be seen.
"I thought a plane was falling upon us; it was lightning on top of the hill, then we heard another thunder, but it was all the electrical wiring and posts crashing down; it felt like the sea was coming down," shared Marcos Palacios, an evacuated resident, adding that their family is alive, but his brother-in-law is still missing.
Sergio Gonzalez, a witness, said that "belongings and material possessions are not our main concern but, overall, human lives," remarking that what happened was a 'terrible thing'.
A volunteer Arely Mayen stated that they need 'every affected neighbour to be conscious', and they call them to follow the authorities' calls for evacuation.
"Total toll is four deceased, two minors, and two adult females; we also had a rescue yesterday morning, one adult female and her two minors that were taken to the nearest hospital," reported Adrian Hernandez, a risk assessor.
Over 200 residents had to evacuate due to the collapse which buried eleven buildings. The landslide also destroyed twelve businesses in a shopping centre buried under mud and rocks.
In the emergency zone, personnel from the National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC), the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), the Institute of Geology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, as well as state and local authorities, have been reportedly joined by a task force made up of 736 members.
Rescue work continues as more heavy rains are expected in the next few days. Many families have already evacuated to neighbouring towns, while some families are staying in shelters waiting for their missing relatives to be found and for their neighbours' funeral services to begin.
'Thought a plane was falling on us' - Rescue operations continue in Mexico's Jilotzingo as landslide leaves four dead, six missing
Search operations continue in Mexico's Jilotzingo as at least four were reported killed, including a three-month-old baby, and six are still missing after several landslides hit Jilotzingo on Friday following heavy rain in the region.
Footage captured on Sunday shows excavators and lorries clearing debris on the accident site, rescue workers carrying out a search operation, and locals draining water with buskets to help rescuers.
Volunteers and medical workers helping evacuated residents and witnesses, and locals participating in a funeral procession for the deceased baby could also be seen.
"I thought a plane was falling upon us; it was lightning on top of the hill, then we heard another thunder, but it was all the electrical wiring and posts crashing down; it felt like the sea was coming down," shared Marcos Palacios, an evacuated resident, adding that their family is alive, but his brother-in-law is still missing.
Sergio Gonzalez, a witness, said that "belongings and material possessions are not our main concern but, overall, human lives," remarking that what happened was a 'terrible thing'.
A volunteer Arely Mayen stated that they need 'every affected neighbour to be conscious', and they call them to follow the authorities' calls for evacuation.
"Total toll is four deceased, two minors, and two adult females; we also had a rescue yesterday morning, one adult female and her two minors that were taken to the nearest hospital," reported Adrian Hernandez, a risk assessor.
Over 200 residents had to evacuate due to the collapse which buried eleven buildings. The landslide also destroyed twelve businesses in a shopping centre buried under mud and rocks.
In the emergency zone, personnel from the National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC), the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), the Institute of Geology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, as well as state and local authorities, have been reportedly joined by a task force made up of 736 members.
Rescue work continues as more heavy rains are expected in the next few days. Many families have already evacuated to neighbouring towns, while some families are staying in shelters waiting for their missing relatives to be found and for their neighbours' funeral services to begin.
Search operations continue in Mexico's Jilotzingo as at least four were reported killed, including a three-month-old baby, and six are still missing after several landslides hit Jilotzingo on Friday following heavy rain in the region.
Footage captured on Sunday shows excavators and lorries clearing debris on the accident site, rescue workers carrying out a search operation, and locals draining water with buskets to help rescuers.
Volunteers and medical workers helping evacuated residents and witnesses, and locals participating in a funeral procession for the deceased baby could also be seen.
"I thought a plane was falling upon us; it was lightning on top of the hill, then we heard another thunder, but it was all the electrical wiring and posts crashing down; it felt like the sea was coming down," shared Marcos Palacios, an evacuated resident, adding that their family is alive, but his brother-in-law is still missing.
Sergio Gonzalez, a witness, said that "belongings and material possessions are not our main concern but, overall, human lives," remarking that what happened was a 'terrible thing'.
A volunteer Arely Mayen stated that they need 'every affected neighbour to be conscious', and they call them to follow the authorities' calls for evacuation.
"Total toll is four deceased, two minors, and two adult females; we also had a rescue yesterday morning, one adult female and her two minors that were taken to the nearest hospital," reported Adrian Hernandez, a risk assessor.
Over 200 residents had to evacuate due to the collapse which buried eleven buildings. The landslide also destroyed twelve businesses in a shopping centre buried under mud and rocks.
In the emergency zone, personnel from the National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC), the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), the Institute of Geology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, as well as state and local authorities, have been reportedly joined by a task force made up of 736 members.
Rescue work continues as more heavy rains are expected in the next few days. Many families have already evacuated to neighbouring towns, while some families are staying in shelters waiting for their missing relatives to be found and for their neighbours' funeral services to begin.