Dozens trapped in Sierra Leone mudslide

Dozens of people are feared trapped after a heavy downpour triggered a mudslide in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown.

The BBC’s Umaru Fofana has tweeted a picture of the mudslide:

Hundreds feared buried in this #SierraLeonemudslide. Several houses completely covered

People are sharing images of destruction left after heavy downpours in and near Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown.

The BBC’s Umaru Fofana says that a mudslide struck in early morning and dozens are feared buried. (BBC)