Landfill Collapse in Conakry Kills Unspecified Number of People
Summary
Heavy rainfall caused a landfill to collapse onto houses in Guinea’s capital Conakry, killing several people and leaving the death toll uncertain. Rescue teams recovered 18 bodies as authorities continued search and rescue efforts.
Key Points
- Heavy rainfall triggered a landfill collapse in Conakry, Guinea, sending garbage onto nearby homes and killing several people.
- Local chief Lansine Sylla said 18 bodies had been recovered, while the final death toll remained unclear.
- Regional Administration Minister Jenaabu Toure said the official number would be announced after search and rescue operations ended.
- Authorities had earlier warned residents to move away from the area because of the risk of collapse.
