Key Facts

• The landfill collapse occurred in the Dar-es-Salam neighborhood of Conakry around 3 a.m. local time.
• At least 30 people were killed, and 6 were seriously injured.
• The trash pile collapsed due to heavy rains causing a landslide.
• Nearby shacks were buried under the trash from the collapse.
• The landfill was scheduled to close on the same day as the accident.
• Authorities had ordered people near the landfill to leave and implemented safety measures before the incident.
• Officials, including Guinea’s minister for territorial administration, visited the site and are conducting search and rescue operations.
• The full number of casualties is still being determined as rescue efforts continue.