Rescue workers are racing to find dozens of people still missing following a landslide at a landfill site in the central Philippines earlier this week. Mayor Nestor Archival announced on Saturday that signs of life had been detected at the site in Cebu City, two days post-incident.
So far, four casualties have been confirmed, with 12 others receiving medical treatment. Mayor Archival described the conditions at the wreckage site as very challenging, indicating that rescuers are contending with unstable debris while awaiting specialized equipment for their operations.
The Binaliw landfill incident occurred on Thursday, with 110 workers on site, and rescuers are striving for a 24/7 deployment to maximize the chance of finding survivors. With over 30 workers still unaccounted for, families are anxiously awaiting updates amid this devastating tragedy. Authorities are hopeful due to signs of life being detected, prompting the usage of advanced cranes for rescue efforts.
Jerahmey Espinoza, whose husband is among the missing, expressed her hope for his survival. The cause of the collapse remains uncertain but has sparked outrage regarding the waste management practices at the landfill, suggesting possible negligence in maintaining safety protocols. The landfill covers approximately 15 hectares (37 acres), underscoring the scale of the operation and the risks involved in such a critical city infrastructure.
So far, four casualties have been confirmed, with 12 others receiving medical treatment. Mayor Archival described the conditions at the wreckage site as very challenging, indicating that rescuers are contending with unstable debris while awaiting specialized equipment for their operations.
The Binaliw landfill incident occurred on Thursday, with 110 workers on site, and rescuers are striving for a 24/7 deployment to maximize the chance of finding survivors. With over 30 workers still unaccounted for, families are anxiously awaiting updates amid this devastating tragedy. Authorities are hopeful due to signs of life being detected, prompting the usage of advanced cranes for rescue efforts.
Jerahmey Espinoza, whose husband is among the missing, expressed her hope for his survival. The cause of the collapse remains uncertain but has sparked outrage regarding the waste management practices at the landfill, suggesting possible negligence in maintaining safety protocols. The landfill covers approximately 15 hectares (37 acres), underscoring the scale of the operation and the risks involved in such a critical city infrastructure.
