Emergency teams arrived at the scene around 11:30 p.m. following reports of the collapse. Six people were inside the house when the earth gave way. Three managed to escape on their own, but the others remained trapped under the debris. Rescuers worked through the night to locate the victims, who showed no signs of life when found.
The deceased included a minor girl and two adults, identified as her grandparents. Local reports indicate they were all part of the same family. The survivors, though shaken, did not require immediate medical attention beyond the initial checks.
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