Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead. Firefighters pulled the body of an eight-year-old boy from the rubble of a house destroyed by a landslide.

Deadly landslides hit Brazil after torrential rainfall

The South American nation of Brazil is often hit by landslides. In the latest, the country's southern part was hit by a landslide following heavy rain. The landslide ripped across section of the highway sweeping some 20 cars and trucks. The mud came rushing down a steep slope after days of heavy rains in the state of Piranhas.

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Mudslides and floods kill at least 117, displaces hundreds in Brazil's historic city

At least ten people were killed in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday (November 10) morning after a landslide in the Niteroi area outside the city's downtown, officials reported.

According to rescuers, nine homes and a local business were affected by the landslide following days of heavy rain. 11 people have been rescued alive from the rubble, amongst them a baby. However, at least four people are still missing.

Emergency workers were notified of the landslide at just after 4am (0600am GMT).

Landslides are common in Rio de Janeiro. Many residents live in hilly areas of the state, often building homes without authorisation.

At least ten people were killed in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday (November 10) morning after a landslide in the Niteroi area outside the city's downtown, officials reported.

At least ten people were killed in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday (November 10) morning after a landslide in the Niteroi area outside the city's downtown, officials reported. According to rescuers, nine homes and a local business were affected by the landslide following days of heavy rain. 11 people have been rescued alive from the rubble, amongst them a baby. However, at least four people are still missing. Emergency workers were notified of the landslide at just after 4am (0600am GMT). Landslides are common in Rio de Janeiro. Many residents live in hilly areas of the state, often building homes without authorisation.

At least 10 dead in Brazil landslide