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Thursday, 19 August, 2004, 00:48 GMT 01:48 UK
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In Pictures: Scotland landslide
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The landslide swept across the A85 through Glen Ogle north of Lochearnhead
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Police said the landslide was caused by heavy rain in the surrounding area
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There were fears flash flooding in nearby hills could have caused further trouble
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Nearly 60 motorists were caught up in the landslide
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BBC News Online reader Mark Nesbitt, from Perthshire, sent in images of the damage to South Loch Earn Road
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Mark said his mother's car was swept away and is now 'most likely down in Loch Earn somewhere'
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Rescue crews rushed to the scene as water and debris cut through the road
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Firefighters said one car was swept away, but that no-one was trapped in it
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Rescuers winched 57 people to safety from their stranded vehicles
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The rescued, including several children, were taken to nearby Lochearnhead and Killin
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SEE ALSO:
Motorists rescued from landslide
18 Aug 04 | Scotland
A9 route reopens after landslide
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11 Aug 04 | Scotland
Flood fears as downpour continues
09 Aug 04 | Scotland
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