Landfill collapse kills one and leaves dozens missing in Philippines

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 9, 2026 at 07:46 AM
Landfill collapse kills one and leaves dozens missing in Philippines

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A landfill collapse in Binaliw, Cebu City, Philippines on Friday, January 9, 2026, resulted in one death, seven injuries, and at least 27 people missing. The incident occurred at a waste segregation facility where a large mound of rubbish and debris collapsed, burying workers. Rescue teams have retrieved eight people alive and are continuing search and rescue operations for those still trapped. The affected included landfill workers, but it remains unclear if others were also among the victims. Authorities are focused on locating the missing and providing assistance to the affected families, while adhering to safety protocols during the search.

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Cebu city

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