Landslide at waste mound in Guinea capital kills 30, government says
Summary
A landslide at a large waste dump in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, killed 30 people after heavy rains caused the site to collapse. The government said the landfill was unsafe and had planned to close and move it before the accident happened.Key Facts
- The landslide happened around 2 a.m. in the Gbessia area of Conakry.
- 30 people died, six were seriously hurt, and 16 were lightly injured.
- The waste dump was large enough to bury tents, shacks, and possibly an apartment building.
- The government had announced plans to close and move the landfill due to safety concerns.
- Rescue workers used excavators and other tools to clear debris and help survivors.
- Guinea faces poverty and poor infrastructure despite having rich mineral reserves like bauxite and iron ore.
- The prime minister visited the site to oversee rescue efforts and called for calm and cooperation.
- A woman at the scene said she lost all five of her children in the landslide.
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