7 months ago
Landfill Collapse in Cebu Leaves One Dead, 38 Missing
A big pile of trash in a place called Binaliw Landfill in Cebu, Philippines, suddenly fell down on Thursday afternoon.
Sadly, one person died, and 34 people are missing.
There were 110 workers there when it happened.
Rescuers are working hard to save the people who are trapped.
So far, 12 people have been saved and taken to the hospital.
The mayor of Cebu is helping the families of those affected by providing support and information.
No one knows why the pile of trash fell down, but it wasn't because of rain.
A landfill collapse in Cebu, Philippines, left one person dead and 34 missing.
The incident occurred at the Binaliw Landfill on Thursday afternoon at 4:17 p.m.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with 12 workers rescued and taken to hospitals.
The mayor of Cebu has promised support and regular updates to the families of the victims.
The cause of the collapse is unknown, and it was not due to rain.
- Who
- Sanitation workers and rescuers in Cebu, Philippines
- What
- Landfill collapse at Binaliw Landfill
- Where
- Binaliw Landfill, Cebu, Philippines
- When
- Thursday, January 8, 4:17 p.m.
- Why
- Cause of collapse is unknown, not due to rain
Key facts
- Location
- Binaliw Landfill, Cebu, Philippines
- Date
- Thursday, January 8, 4:17 p.m.
- Casualties
- 1 killed, 34 missing, 12 rescued
- Workers on Site
- 110
- Rescue Operations
- Ongoing as of Friday morning
- Mayor's Support
- Temporary shaded areas, hourly updates, burial assistance
- Cause of Collapse
- Unknown, not due to rain
Timeline
Typhoon Uwan's remnants spark landslide in Cebu.
Binaliw Landfill collapses under heavy rain.
One dead, 38 missing in Cebu trash slide.
Quotes
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival
Mayor of Cebu City, Philippines
“Authorities confirmed … detected signs of life in specific areas, requiring continued careful excavation and the deployment of a more advanced 50-ton crane”
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Jerahmey Espinoza
Spouse of a missing worker at the Binaliw landfill
“They haven’t seen him or located him ever since the disaster happened. We’re still hopeful that he’s alive”
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Sources
At least one killed, dozens missing in landfill collapse in central Philippines
Philippines landfill collapse: At least 1 killed, 38 missing as mountain of trash comes crashing down—watch video
Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 4
Death toll rises in Philippines landfill collapse as rescue efforts continue
