A mountain of rubbish collapsed at a landfill in the central Philippines on Thursday, killing a 22-year-old woman and leaving more than 30 people missing, authorities have said. Rescuers pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the Binaliw Landfill in Cebu City, who were later hospitalised. Many of the missing are believed to be workers at the landfill. Cebu's mayor stated that recovery efforts may face significant challenges due to the risk of further collapses. The cause of the collapse remains unclear, but local officials suggest it resulted from poor waste management practices.
Approximately 300 rescuers from various agencies are on site, along with multiple excavators and emergency vehicles. City officials emphasize the seriousness of the situation, as the nature of the collapse poses a risk to both the missing individuals and the rescuers. Families are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones as search and recovery operations continue.
Cebu City councillor Joel Garganera mentioned that the landfill, operating in subpar conditions, was not a sanitary facility but an open dumpsite, which likely contributed to the disaster. Rescue efforts remain ongoing as hopes dwindle for those still unaccounted for.
Approximately 300 rescuers from various agencies are on site, along with multiple excavators and emergency vehicles. City officials emphasize the seriousness of the situation, as the nature of the collapse poses a risk to both the missing individuals and the rescuers. Families are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones as search and recovery operations continue.
Cebu City councillor Joel Garganera mentioned that the landfill, operating in subpar conditions, was not a sanitary facility but an open dumpsite, which likely contributed to the disaster. Rescue efforts remain ongoing as hopes dwindle for those still unaccounted for.
