Firefighters in the Brazilian state of Parana are continuing to search for about 30 people thought to have been engulfed in a deadly landslide that hit a coastal highway on Monday.
Landslides caused by continuous, heavy rain in southern Brazil have left at least two dead and cut off road access to a major portAuthorities estimate upwards of 30 people are missing, but say that number could change as the rescue effort continues
They warned that the number of victims could differ from their estimate, as it was impossible to say how many passengers were travelling in each of the 16 cars and trucks caught in the disaster. A search-and-rescue team of 54 firefighters and specialists continued searching on Wednesday, local time — in spite of continued bad weather — using tow trucks, search dogs and drones with thermal cameras to help detect any signs of life.Authorities say upwards of 30 people were likely caught in the landslide."The situation in the area, which is already at risk, is likely to get worse in the coming days if it continues like this.
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