A mountain of rubbish collapsed at a landfill in the central Philippines on Thursday, killing a 22-year-old woman and leaving more than 30 people missing, authorities have said. Rescuers pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the Binaliw Landfill in Cebu City, who were later hospitalized. Many of the missing are believed to be workers at the landfill. The mayor of Cebu told news outlet ABS-CBN that it may be difficult to reach survivors because of the potential for further collapse. The cause of the collapse is still unclear, but Cebu City councillor Joel Garganera said it was likely the result of poor waste management practices. Some 300 people from various government agencies and civilian groups have been deployed to the privately-owned landfill. Families are anxiously waiting for updates on their trapped loved ones, as search and retrieval efforts intensify.
Tragedy Strikes as Cebu Landfill Collapse Claims Life and Traps Many
Tragedy Strikes as Cebu Landfill Collapse Claims Life and Traps Many
A devastating landfill collapse in Cebu City, Philippines leads to one death and many missing. Rescuers work tirelessly to locate survivors amid concerns of further collapses.
A catastrophic collapse at the Binaliw landfill in Cebu City, Philippines resulted in the death of a 22-year-old woman, with over 30 others still unaccounted for. Rescuers managed to pull 12 injured sanitation workers from the wreckage, while efforts continue to search for more survivors. Poor waste management is suspected to be a contributing factor to the disaster, according to local officials.
