Death Toll Rises to 28 After Landfill Collapse in the Philippines
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A landfill collapse in Binaliw, Cebu City, Philippines on January 9th has resulted in at least 28 deaths, with rescue efforts continuing for eight missing people. The landslide occurred at a private landfill owned by Prime Waste Solutions Cebu, burying dozens of people and destroying a facility with approximately 50 employees inside. While 18 people were rescued, the search is ongoing, complicated by the need to dismantle a metal structure for safety. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the collapse, with initial suggestions pointing to either a past earthquake or the weight of water accumulated from a recent typhoon. Prime Waste Solutions has suspended operations, and Cebu City officials are working to manage waste disposal with neighboring areas.
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