Guinea landfill collapse in Conakry kills 30 after heavy rains
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A landslide at Guinea's largest landfill in Conakry killed 30 people and injured 22 after heavy overnight rains. Rescue workers are using excavators to search for survivors in the Dar-es-Salam district. The dump was scheduled to close on the day of the disaster due to collapse risk during the rainy season.
Key Facts
- The collapse occurred in the Dar-es-Salam district of Conakry after heavy overnight rains.
- 30 people were killed and 22 injured, six of them seriously.
- Resident Sire Diallo lost five children in the collapse.
- The landfill was scheduled to close on the day of the disaster due to collapse risk during the rainy season.
- Authorities had ordered residents near the landfill to evacuate, but some remained.
The Collapse
A massive waste slide at Guinea's largest landfill in Conakry buried homes and makeshift shelters after heavy overnight rains. The disaster struck the Dar-es-Salam district, where tents, shacks, and residential buildings stood near the dump. Rescue teams with excavators are clearing debris and searching for survivors. Among the dead are children; resident Sire Diallo lost five children in the collapse.
Casualties and Response
The collapse killed 30 people and injured 22, six of them seriously. Sire Diallo, a local resident, said she lost all her children and could only trust in God. Authorities have promised to relocate surviving families to safe areas.
Evacuation and Closure
The landfill was scheduled to close on the day of the tragedy because of the risk of waste collapse during the rainy season. Residents near the danger zone had been ordered to evacuate, and many left, but some stayed. The government has pledged to move the remaining families to a safe location.
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Guinea landfill collapse in Conakry kills 30 after heavy rains
