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One dead, 38 missing after massive landfill collapses in Philippines

One dead, 38 missing after massive landfill collapses in Philippines

Summary

A large pile of garbage collapsed at a landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, resulting in one death and 38 people missing. Rescuers are actively searching for survivors while officials investigate the cause of the collapse.

Key Facts

  • One person died and 38 people are missing after a landfill collapsed in Cebu City, Philippines.
  • Rescuers have saved 12 injured workers, who are now in the hospital.
  • Over 300 people, including government and civilian groups, are involved in the rescue efforts.
  • Several pieces of heavy machinery and emergency vehicles are being used at the site.
  • Officials say poor waste management practices might have contributed to the collapse.
  • The landfill was privately owned and operated as an open dumpsite rather than a sanitary landfill.
  • Landfills like this one are common in major Philippine cities like Cebu.
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