At least eight people were killed in a landslide on the Italian island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples, on Saturday. This has been announced by the Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Matteo Salvini, reports the Italian news agency Ansa. Several people are still missing. The landslide occurred around 5 a.m. and was triggered by heavy rainfall.
The landslide caused the most damage in the coastal town of Casamicciola. The mudslides swept away cars and destroyed several buildings, Mayor Giacomo Pascale said. Earlier on Saturday, it was announced that thirteen people were still missing, including a family with a newborn baby. Their home was flooded with mud. In addition, about thirty homes are inaccessible because the landslide has blocked the access roads.
Rescue workers are on the scene to search for missing persons and provide first aid to any injured. The emergency services also include diving teams, who are searching the sea for several vehicles. At least two people have been rescued from their car after it ended up in the water due to a mudslide.