Nine people are missing after a landslide hit a gold mine in eastern Turkey, authorities say, writes BBC.

Video from the scene appeared to show a torrent of mud sweeping through the valley where the Copler mine is located.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the nine were believed to be trapped in the mine, adding that rescuers from neighbouring provinces were assisting.

The mine is operated by the Anagold Mining company.

In a statement, the company said the landslide occurred at 14:28 local time (11:28 GMT). It added it had immediately “activated its emergency plan and informed relevant public institutions and organisations”.