Thirty people have been killed after a huge mound of waste collapsed at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, following heavy overnight rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident took place at about 2 a.m. on Sunday in the Gbessia commune, according to the Guinean government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The collapse at the Dar Es Salam landfill buried nearby tents and shacks and damaged homes in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities said six people were seriously injured and 16 others sustained lighter injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rescue teams were sent to the site and were using excavators and other equipment to clear the debris and search for victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of the landfill, particularly as Guinea experiences its rainy season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government officials had already announced plans to close the site earlier in the week because of the risks associated with the accumulated waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The waste was expected to be relocated outside Conakry as part of the closure plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah visited the site on Sunday and supervised the response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government urged residents to remain calm and follow instructions issued by rescue workers and other authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The disaster also underscores the broader challenges confronting Conakry, where rapid urban growth, limited infrastructure and poverty have placed pressure on waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guinea is rich in natural resources, including some of the world\u2019s largest bauxite reserves, but large sections of its population continue to experience significant economic hardship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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