Filipino rescuers detect ‘signs of life’ in garbage avalanche that killed 4 and left dozens missing
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers detected signs of life in an avalanche of garbage that killed at least four workers and left more than 30 others missing Thursday in a central Philippines landfill and plan to intensify search efforts, an official said Saturday.
TL;DR
- At least four workers are dead and over 30 are missing after a garbage avalanche at a landfill in Cebu City.
- Rescuers have detected signs of life in specific areas of the collapsed garbage mound.
- Search efforts are being intensified with the deployment of a 50-ton crane.
- Twelve workers have been rescued with injuries.
- The cause of the collapse remains unclear, with a survivor describing it as a sudden event.
- The landfill staff consists of 110 employees.
- Authorities are preparing to manage potential garbage collection issues.
- Landfills and dumpsites in the Philippines have historically raised safety and health concerns, with a similar fatal disaster occurring in Quezon City in 2000.