Chile declares flooding disaster after vehicles washed away and residents trapped in rapid waters
In short:
Parts of central Chile have been inundated by flash flooding that swept away vehicles and damaged buildings at the foot of the Andes mountain range.
A disaster zone has been declared for the regional commune of Las Condes, and at least six people have been injured in the flooding.
What's next?
The Chilean Army has been deployed to Las Condes to assist in the emergency response and clean-up efforts.
