At least 10 people trapped in mudslide that swept across B.C. highway

Toronto: Authorities suspect that at least 10 people believed to be trapped in their cars after a mudslide on a major highway in southern B.C. on Sunday.

The Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, a highly specialized team trained has initiated the rescue operation from major collapses to Highway 7 near Agassiz, B.C., east of Vancouver.

There were six to 10 people trapped as per the initial reports, team director David Boone said adding that some people inside vehicles survived the initial slide

Several mudslides closed the highway near Agassiz on Sunday evening after more than a day of heavy rain.