More than 300 buried in Papua New Guinea landslide, local media says
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A massive landslide in northern Papua New Guinea buried over 300 people and 1,100 houses in the remote village of Kaokalam, Enga Province, early Friday morning. Local media reported hundreds feared dead as the landslide impacted six villages in the Mulitaka region. Emergency teams have recovered four bodies so far, and the death toll is expected to rise. The landslide has blocked highway access, making helicopters the only means of reaching the affected area. Villagers are seen searching for survivors in social media footage, while women weep in the background. Prime Minister James Marape announced that disaster officials, the Defence Force, and the Department of Works and Highways are aiding in relief and recovery efforts.
