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1 day ago

Filipino rescuers detect signs of life' in garbage avalanche that killed 4 and left dozens missing

An avalanche of garbage at a Cebu City landfill killed at least four workers, injured and trapped others, and search-and-rescue operations continue amid safety hazards.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse hits 4, dozens still trapped

Dozens of rescuers, including police, firefighters and disaster-response personnel, have raced against time to find more survivors in dangerous conditions in the rubble of twisted tin roofs, iron bars and combustible heaps of rubbish and debris. Authorities confirmed the presence of detected signs of life in specific areas, requiring continued careful excavation and the deployment of a more advanced 50-ton crane, which is enroute with police escort, Cebu's Mayor Nestor Archival said in a statement.
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