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Guinea Landfill Collapse: 30 Dead in Early Morning Tragedy
24 Aug
Summary
- Thirty people died when a landfill collapsed onto homes in Conakry.
- Six others were seriously injured in the early morning incident.
- Rescue teams and excavators are searching for survivors and recovering bodies.
In Guinea's capital, Conakry, a catastrophic landfill collapse resulted in the deaths of 30 individuals on Sunday, August 24, 2026. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM local time when heavy rains triggered a massive slide of rubbish in the Dar-es-salam neighborhood, burying nearby homes. Six people sustained serious injuries and are receiving medical attention.
Emergency response teams, aided by excavators, are diligently working at the site to locate survivors and retrieve bodies from the collapsed mound. Government officials have stated that significant resources have been mobilized to support the rescue efforts and assist the affected families. This disaster follows recent government warnings about the instability of the landfill, with residents having been ordered to evacuate the area.
Opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo expressed deep dismay, calling the event a profound tragedy. He highlighted concerns about the circumstances leading to the disaster, especially as the dump's closure had reportedly been scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026. An investigation into the exact causes is anticipated.
