Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30
Summary
At least 30 people died when a large pile of rubbish collapsed onto homes in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Rescue teams, including the military, are searching for survivors, and officials expect the death toll to rise.Key Facts
- The rubbish collapse happened around 2:00 a.m. after heavy rain.
- 30 people have died and 22 others were injured, with six in serious condition.
- The disaster occurred in the Dar-es-Salam area of Conakry.
- Military and other resources are involved in the search and rescue efforts.
- Guinea’s Prime Minister Mamadou Oury Bah visited the site to oversee operations.
- At least 18 bodies were recovered and taken to the morgue.
- A similar landslide at the same site killed 10 people in 2017.
- Local residents are concerned the death toll may increase as some people could still be trapped.
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