Garbage mound collapse kills at least 30 in Guinea

A garbage mound collapsed at a landfill on the outskirts of Guinea's capital, Conakry, killing at least 30 people and injuring 22 others. The disaster occurred Sunday after heavy rains overnight caused the mound to give way, burying homes.

The government confirmed the fatalities and injuries in a statement, announcing the mobilization of significant material and human resources. Efforts are focused on searching for any remaining buried individuals, aiding victims, and recovering bodies.

Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah visited the scene of the fatal accident. Excavators were seen participating in search and rescue operations at the landfill, observed by a crowd of onlookers.

This incident follows recent government announcements of evacuation and safety operations around the landfill due to the risk of collapses. The full extent of the disaster and the number of people still missing or buried remains unclear.