Disaster at landfill in the Philippines: dozens of people buried under tons of garbage.
Tragedy at the landfill
According to The Sun: Rescue teams are trying to find dozens of people who, according to preliminary information, may be buried under the rubble of garbage after a large pile of waste collapsed at a landfill in central Philippines. As a result of the tragedy, at least one person has died.
Garbage collapse
About 50 sanitation workers were caught under the rubble when a high hill of garbage collapsed at the Binaliw landfill, which is owned by a private company.
“Everyone is trying to rescue as many people as possible, but the situation is very complicated,” the rescuers noted.
Rescue operations are ongoing, and there is hope to find some people alive.
Tragedies at landfills are unfortunately not rare, and this incident highlights the critical working conditions for workers in this field. Authorities and rescue services continue to make efforts to ensure safety at the scene and to complete rescue operations. We hope for a positive outcome and a quick return to normal life for the residents of the region.
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