Landfill collapse kills 1 and leaves at least 27 missing, Philippine police say
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Key Points:
- An avalanche of garbage at a waste segregation facility in Cebu City, Philippines, killed one person, injured seven, and left at least 27 workers missing, according to police reports.
- Rescuers have retrieved eight survivors, including one female worker who later died en route to the hospital, while search efforts continue for the missing individuals.
- Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival reported slightly different figures, stating that 12 people were rescued and 38 remained missing, with ongoing rescue operations adhering to safety protocols.
- The avalanche struck a warehouse used for separating recyclable waste, and authorities are investigating whether nearby homes were affected.
- An emergency meeting involving landfill officials and authorities was scheduled to address the incident and coordinate response efforts.
