19 houses swallowed by a landslide in Colony Anexa Miramar, Tijuana

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19 houses have been swallowed and 20 others have been evacuated after a slope collapsed in Colony Anexa Miramar.

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The landslide has been triggered by a water main break and did not injured anybody!

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First a dozen houses collapsed at noon and then again at around 2pm.

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Over 50 residents have been rescued from under the rubbles. Watch the terrifying video below catching the landslide live (most impressive parts from 2:10):

So creepy!

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On Saturday, May 16, 2015, at least 15 families of the colony Anexa Miramar had already been evacuated after expressing concerns about cracks and landslides.

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And here a house collapse from below:

On May 14, 2015, a report pointed out the presence of a “crown” slip of approximately 50 meters, which put at risk 15 households.

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And a water main brake helped out this fragile piece of slope to finally collapse!

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