Tragedy in Peru: A torrent "drowned" a hotel

Tragedy in Peru: A torrent "drowned" a hotel

15 dead and 34 injured were found

At least 15 people were killed when a torrent of mud and stones flooded a hotel where a wedding party was taking place on Saturday night in southeastern Peru.

The mud river "rushed into the Alhambra Hotel after knocking down the walls," Abankai Mayor Evaristo Ramos told RPP radio station.

At least 15 people were killed and 34 others were injured.

According to Ramos, more than 100 people participated in the celebration.

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