Filipino rescuers detect 'signs of life' in garbage avalanche that killed 4 and left dozens missing
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Key Points:
- At least four workers have died and more than 30 remain missing after a massive garbage avalanche at a landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, with rescuers detecting signs of life and intensifying search efforts using a 50-ton crane.
- Twelve injured workers have been rescued from the collapsed waste management facility, where hazardous conditions such as unstable debris and acetylene risks have complicated rescue operations.
- The cause of the collapse is still unknown, but survivors reported the garbage mound fell suddenly without warning despite good weather at the time.
- The landfill employs around 110 staff, and the disaster raises concerns about the impact on garbage disposal in Cebu, a major regional hub, with authorities preparing to address potential waste management challenges.
- The incident echoes
