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Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says

At least 30 people died and 22 others were injured after a massive garbage heap collapsed at the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Conakry, Guinea. Heavy seasonal rainfall triggered the landslide, which caused several homes to collapse under the waste mound. Government officials confirmed the death toll as rescuers continue searching for survivors. The disaster occurred just days before the landfill site was scheduled to close.

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  • ✓ A landslide at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, killed 30 people.
  • ✓ Heavy rainfall triggered the collapse of the waste mound.
  • ✓ The landslide caused several homes to collapse.
  • ✓ Rescuers are searching for survivors.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 11 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Official confirmation of 30 deaths and 22 injuries following the collapse of the Dar-es-Salam landfill.

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  1. Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30 in Conakry

    At least 30 people died and 22 others were injured after a massive garbage heap collapsed at the Dar-es-Salam landfill in Conakry, Guinea. Heavy seasonal rainfall triggered the landslide, which caused several homes to collapse under the waste mound. Government officials confirmed the death toll as rescuers continue searching for survivors. The disaster occurred just days before the landfill site was scheduled to close.

    Why it matters

    The collapse highlights the dangers of waste management in the capital city. The event was precipitated by overnight heavy rains that destabilized the waste mound.

    What is confirmed

    • A landslide at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, killed 30 people.
    • Heavy rainfall triggered the collapse of the waste mound.
    • The landslide caused several homes to collapse.
    • Rescuers are searching for survivors.

    Still unconfirmed

    • 22 people were injured in the landslide.
    • The disaster occurred at the Dar-es-Salam landfill.
    • The site was due to close days after the collapse.

    What to watch next

    • Updates on the number of survivors recovered by rescuers
    • Government reports on the cause of the landfill instability
    • Confirmation of the landfill's official closure date
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. BBC — Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30 in Conakry
    2. Reuters — Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says
    3. Fox News — Massive garbage heap collapses onto homes, killing at least 30 as rescuers search for survivors
    4. The Guardian — Landslide at waste mound in Guinea’s capital kills 30, government says
    5. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Landslide at landfill in the capital of Guinea kills 30 people, officials say
    6. People.com — At Least 30 Killed, 22 Injured After Landfill Landslide Triggered by Heavy Rainfall Causes Several Homes to Collapse
    7. www.outlookindia.com — Guinea Landslide: 30 Killed As Waste Dump Collapses After Heavy Rain
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    9. wasteadvantagemag.com — International: Landslide at Waste Mound in Guinea Capital Kills 30
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    11. www.yahoo.com — Latest on landslide at landfill in Guinea: 30 now dead, officials say
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