At least 17 people have died when a 15-metre pile of rubbish collapsed in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, reports Reuters news agency.
The pile of rubbish collapsed around 03:00 local time (01:00 GMT) after heavy rain, burying seven houses, Reuters adds.
The houses were built illegally and the authorities had previously asked residents to leave, officials told Reuters.Councillor Despedida Rita told Reuters they will carry on searching for bodies.
"We fear more might be unaccounted for," she said.
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