A landslide at the Dar Es Salam landfill in Conakry, Guinea, resulted in the deaths of at least 30 individuals on Sunday. The collapse buried nearby shacks under a mass of garbage, trapping numerous victims. Reports indicate that heavy rainfall contributed to hazardous conditions at the site, which was scheduled to close due to safety concerns. Six people sustained serious injuries, and several homes were destroyed. Authorities have initiated a search-and-rescue operation to locate survivors. Residents near the landfill had previously received eviction notices, but many remained in the area at the time of the incident. The landfill has experienced similar incidents in the past, including a mudslide in 2017 that resulted in eight fatalities.
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Landslide at landfill in Guinea results in at least 30 fatalities
A landslide at the Dar Es Salam landfill in Conakry, Guinea, led to at least 30 deaths and several injuries on Sunday. Heavy rainfall contributed to the collapse, which buried nearby homes. Authorities have begun search-and-rescue operations for survivors.
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Massive garbage heap collapses onto homes, killing at least 30 as rescuers search for survivors
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Landslide at landfill in Guinea results in at least 30 fatalities