In addition, at least thirty people are missing after the landslide.
At least five people have died in a landslide in South America’s Ecuador, authorities said on Sunday, according to news agency AP.
Estimates of the number of victims vary, and at least thirty people are still missing after the landslide.
The avalanche happened in the city of Baños in the central parts of the country, known for its tourism.
Violent heavy rains have caused widespread destruction in the country in the past few days and have cut off road connections, among other things.
Sources: AP, Reuters