Chile declares Las Condes disaster zone after mudslide

Chile has declared a disaster zone in the Las Condes commune after a mudslide caused by heavy rain, affecting around 1,000 people.

The government has activated an emergency plan and is providing assistance to those affected.

No deaths have been reported, but several people have been injured and many homes have been damaged.

The mudslide has also caused significant traffic disruptions in the capital, Santiago.