At least 22 people killed in a landslide in capital of Guinea, officials say
Summary
At least 22 people died when a large pile of garbage collapsed early Sunday in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Heavy rain caused the garbage landslide, which buried nearby makeshift homes.Key Facts
- The landslide happened at Dar Es Salam, the largest landfill in Conakry, Guinea.
- The event occurred early Sunday, around 3 a.m. during heavy rain.
- At least 22 people were killed in the garbage collapse.
- The landslide buried nearby shacks where people lived.
- The landfill was scheduled to be closed on the same day the landslide happened.
- The information comes from Guinea’s civil protection service and a military sanitation officer.
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