Guinea: Garbage Collapse at Landfill Kills Dozens
[DW] Heavy seasonal rains caused a mound of garbage to collapse, burying dozens of people and nearby homes before the break of dawn.
Heavy rains triggered a landfill collapse in Guinea's capital city of Conakry, burying dozens of people and nearby homes before dawn. At least 30 fatalities have been reported, with six others suffering serious injuries. The Dar Es Salam landfill gave way, reportedly slated for closure on Sunday. Guinea's Minister for Territorial Administration visited the site, with rescue workers utilizing excavators to search for additional victims.
The government had recently ordered the removal of nearby residents residing in informal housing due to fears of such collapses.
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