A huge landslide has struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea, with bodies being recovered by villagers.
The landslide reportedly hit Kaokalam Village in Enga Province, about 600 kilometres north-west of Port Moresby, about 3am.
Residents say current estimates of the death toll sit above 100, though authorities have not confirmed this figure.
Elizabeth Laruma, the president of the Porgera Women in Business Association, said houses were flattened when the side of a nearby mountain gave way.
"It has occurred when people were still asleep in the early hours and the entire village has gone down," Ms Laruma said.
"From what I can presume, it's about 100-plus people who are buried beneath the ground."
Papua New Guinea police have not responded to the ABC's request for comment.
It's unclear whether emergency services have visited the remote area.
Ninga Role, who is from Kaokalam but is attending university in Madang, said he received news of the damage this morning.
He estimates at least four of his relatives have been killed in the landslide.
Source : ABC News