A Landslide at a Landfill in the Capital of Guinea Kills 30 People, Officials Say
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea 's capital of Conakry early on Sunday, killing 30 people, according to the central government.
A massive landfill in Guinea's capital city of Conakry collapsed, resulting in at least 30 deaths and severe injuries as heavy rains triggered a landslide on Sunday around 3am. The incident occurred in the Dar-es-salam neighborhood of Bbessia, burying nearby shacks under tons of debris. The government has mobilized significant resources to search for any remaining trapped individuals and to recover the deceased bodies.
Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah personally visited the site of the tragedy, while excavators joined efforts in the ongoing search-and-rescue operation. The government has pledged to provide medical attention for the wounded and support for those impacted by the catastrophe.
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