Guinea landfill landslide kills 30 in Conakry's Dar Es Salam
Summary
A landslide at Guinea’s largest landfill in Conakry killed 30 people after heavy rains washed over the Dar Es Salam dump and buried nearby shacks. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as authorities work to relocate remaining families.
Key Points
- Heavy rains triggered a landslide at the Dar Es Salam landfill in Conakry early Sunday, killing 30 people.
- Six people were seriously injured and several homes were destroyed in the disaster.
- Search and rescue operations are underway to find survivors buried by the collapse.
- Authorities say remaining families will be relocated from the area.
- The landfill had been designated for closure on Sunday, according to local officials.
