Emergency services are at the scene on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
The mudslide happened at Carlton-in-Cleveland at around 13:15 BST, with emergency services still on scene.
A yellow weather warning for rain is in place, with BBC Yorkshire climate correspondent Paul Hudson saying the area saw a month's worth in 12 hours. North Yorkshire Police asked the public to avoid the area, which has been cordoned off, while work continued.A spokesperson said: "We would ask the public to refrain from speculation and spreading unverified information."Mr Hudson said Loftus, around 20 miles away, had recorded 42mm since 07:00."It is likely that some sites, especially on the moors will have had more."
Carlton Bank is in the Cleveland Hills and overlooks the villages of Carlton-in-Cleveland and Faceby. Local councillor David Hugill, who visited the scene on Wednesday evening, told the BBC he was "devastated" by the news and his heart went out to the family and friends of the victim.
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