Filipino rescuers detect 'signs of life' in deadly garbage avalanche; dozens missing
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Key Points:
- An avalanche of garbage at a landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, killed at least four workers and left over 30 missing, with rescuers detecting signs of life and intensifying search efforts using advanced equipment.
- Twelve injured workers have been rescued from the collapsed waste management facility, where hazardous conditions such as unstable debris and acetylene risks pose dangers to responders.
- The cause of the garbage collapse remains unknown, but survivors reported the event happened suddenly without warning despite good weather at the time.
- The incident raises concerns about the impact on garbage disposal in Cebu, a major regional hub, with local authorities preparing to address potential waste management challenges.
- The tragedy highlights ongoing safety and health issues related to landfills in the Philippines, recalling
