The mudslides which took place on Saturday morning are said to have cut off road and rail links between the Incan site and the city of Cuzco.

The Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo was in the area when the landslides happened following heavy rain and was co-ordinating rescue efforts.

Have you been affected by the mudslides at Machu Picchu? Send us your comments and a contact number if available.

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I wonder if someone has heard something about a group from Sweden. I don't know the name of the group but I know the names of their leaders: Ingrid Kianon and Jon Anker Holm. My brother Lars Andersson is one of the persons in the group. They planned to go to Machu Picchu on the 9 or 10 of April. We tried to contact him by mobile telephone. If anyone knows something, please send it to this page.
Ulrika, Syssleb�ck, Sweden

It just avoids their return to Cusco Fabiano Diniz, Rio de Janeiro

Like a visitor who did the Inca trail two weeks ago and also got stuck in Aguas Calientes because of the mudslide, I can assure to the parents of those who are in the region that the accident does not affect the safety of any tourist. It just avoids their return to Cusco. Meanwhile they can stay safely in the nice city of Aguas Calientes.
Fabiano Diniz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

I was just there literally days ago where I had met some of the natives. It's heartbreaking to hear about this.
Jody Alison, Ely Nevada

I visited Machu Picchu in 2002 and saw, among the houses perched on the river bank in Aguas Calientes, one being built by Habitat for Humanity. I hope they are safe and that the house stands.
Judith Crossett, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

Everybody is ok and today the train service should be restarted Carla, Costa Rica

I was in Aguas Calientes and was able to leave in a helicopter yesterday (Sunday).The ten people missing are locals. Everybody is ok and today the train service should be restarted. From what I know the people on the Inca trail were not affected. Hotels are being given for free and free entrances for Machu Picchu for tourists are being provided. The town and the whole country are doing the best their can to make this situation the best that they can. Hope this helps.
Carla, Costa Rica

I'm currently in Lima backpacking through Peru, and talked to a few companies and locals, who say that the area will reopen tomorrow (Monday), and that the train will be functioning to get people out soon.
Ian Kerrigan, Preston

Here in MP, all tourists are fine - bit fed up though and a bit smelly after days on the Inca Trail! President Toledo turned up - said he would get us all out yesterday and handed the microphone to the poor local Mayor to sort it out! He then flew off in his helicopter...
Mark, Epsom, England

I can assure all relatives that it is very hard for people to get in touch, because the internet will have gone down, as will all phone lines John Davis, Wales

I was trapped in Agua Calientes two weeks ago because of a mud slide, and I can assure all relatives that it is very hard for people to get in touch, because the internet will have gone down, as will all phone lines, and it takes three or four days for people to be evacuated from the town as there are no roads, and masses of people coming off the Inca trail. The mudslide is not near any tourist area, so there should be no need to worry.
John Davis, Wales

I am very sorry about what happened in Macchu Picchu. I have just read the Peru news and they say that six bodies have been found. I think they were all Peruvians (I noticed that because of their family names). In addition, the news says that 400 tourists are waiting for rescue by helicopters in the zone of the disaster. I hope this information will be useful for you.
Belissa Rojas, UK

My Mother and brother are in the area at the moment, they have called and e-mailed to say that they are ok; my mum was offered the chance to be airlifted out by helicopter as she is 52 but refused, preferring to stay with my brother, who is 24. I am slightly worried but am sure that everyone is calm out there, not as calm here though!
Nicky Oliver, Godmanchester

Our son Nick is backpacking in South America during his gap year and is currently on the Inca Trail in Peru. We believe he may well be in Machu Picchu at this time. Any news of his whereabouts and safety would be greatly appreciated.
Chris von Christierson, London, UK

I lived in Peru for eight years and can reassure concerned relatives that any tourists cut off from Cuzco will be in Aguas Calientes, a nice town with all mod cons, including several internet shops and international call shops. Anyone currently on the Inca Trail will be unaffected as they won't be anywhere near the railway line. The only concern would be for the missing 10 people.
John Paulson, Dublin, Ireland

My daughter Christine has emailed us and told us that she is fine - she was only two streets away when the landslide happened. We are now waiting for more news.
Robin, Australia

Has anyone had contact with the tour group the Healing Haven? Looking for Michelle Aitchison from Boise, Idaho, USA.
Bobbie Aitchison, Boise, USA

My daughter has been on a Trek in Peru for Sense International and was due to arrive at the site Friday/Saturday, I am not sure. I should be grateful to hear from anyone who has heard that the group are ok.
Ann Howells, Portsmouth, England

My son is with a party of six in Machu Picchu. I have had an e-mail to say they are all safe and no tourists are missing or injured. They all are being accommodated in hostels overnight free of charge. The rail lines are expected to be cleared by Sunday afternoon. Hope this puts some minds at rest and hope you all hear from your loved ones soon.
Barbara Aspa, Manchester England

Here is the address of Foreign Affairs Minsitry of Per�: http://www.rree.gob.pe/portal/mre.nsf/Index?OpenForm
I have found a web page www.peru.com - that seems to be updated as something happens - I could not find any phone numbers (it's in Spanish) but here is an e-mail address maybe they can advise a hotline: [email protected] GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE & HOPE THE BEST!!!!
Joe Hader, Hungary

If you can't get in touch with relatives in Peru and are worried, the best thing is to contact the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. You can find contact details at www.fco.gov.uk
Nick Butt, UK

Two mudslides on the line Julian Coulter, Dublin, Ireland

Stuck in Agua Calientes, two mudslides on the line. Looks like helicopters are not being given as an option. Trying to contact Peru Rail to agree to allow us to walk to the point post at the second affected area, approx 10 kms and pick up the train from there.
Julian Coulter, Dublin, Ireland

Weather in Cuzco lovely now after very heavy rain last night but town full of tourists who wish they were at Macchu Picchu but at the same time are grateful that they were not.
Stephen Potts, Cuzco, Peru (or Worcester in UK)

Currently in Cusco due to do the 4 day trek to Machu Picchu tomorrow. I asked my tour agency whether it's going ahead or not and they seem confident it's all fine and have told me to go to the office as arranged in the morning.
Angela, Cusco

Our sisters are in Cuzco at the moment and supposed to be visiting Machu Picchu on Monday. We had an e-mail from them yesterday saying that there were rainstorms in the area, but they didn't seem concerned about them at that time.
Dennis and Max, Bristol, UK

My son, Robbie, is in the area with 2 friends, Alex Ince and Tom Aiken. All were on the Inca trail from Cuzco. Like Mr Bou in the message below, I would appreciate any info.
Antony Hoare, UK

My son went to Machu Picchu on Friday, we have no way to contact him to see if he is all right. Anyone know how to get info on the 10 missing people?
Mike Bou, Ruislip, UK

We have relatives visiting Machu Picchu at the moment. Is there a helpline available yet?
Janet Keighley, Whitby, North Yorkshire

My daughter and two friends were visiting Machu Picchu and I now do not know where they are. We have had no e-mails from the girls since 2 April and so am now very concerned for more news. My daughter is based at Lima University as part of her Hispanics Studies course at UCL.
Juliet Harvey, Bristol

I can tell Juliet Harvey from Bristol that there is an internet cafe in Aquas Calientes which is a small town at the base of Machu Piccu, but the line may have been downed by the mudslides.
Jess Chavez, Portsmouth