This handout picture released by the Santa Catarina Fire Department shows the BR-367 highway blocked after a landslide in Guaratuba, Parana state, Brazil. Two people were found dead and at least 30 were missing in southern Brazil, firefighters estimated. AFP

At least two people were killed and dozens more are missing after a landslide ravaged a section of highway in southern Brazil, sweeping some 20 cars and trucks along with it, authorities said Wednesday. AFP

The torrent of mud came rushing down a steep hillside after days of heavy rain in the state of Parana, hitting highway BR 367. We’re working with an estimate of 30 to 50 people missing,” local emergency response chief told. AFP

Aerial images released by the emergency services showed a massive splotch of brown mud that swept away everything in its path — including a large chunk of highway and the vehicles on it. AFP