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Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea

Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea

A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed in Conakry, Guinea's capital, after heavy rain on Sunday morning.

The landslide swamped nearby houses, killing at least 30 people, according to authorities.

Rescue teams are digging through the wreckage in search of survivors, though the death toll may rise.

The disaster highlights the dangers of unregulated waste sites in densely populated areas.

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Guinea
Sovereign state in West Africa
Conakry
Capital of Guinea
Landslide
Type of natural disasters involving ground movements, often caused by slope instability triggered by specific event