Massive Mozambique Garbage Dump Collapse Kills 17, Traps Others In Debris

[Brian4Liberty]

Massive Mozambique Garbage Dump Collapse Kills 17, Traps Others In Debris
By Andrew N. White - 02/19/18

Torrential rains sparked the partial collapse of a 50-foot high mountain of garbage in Mozambique’s capital Monday, killing at least 17 people, and possibly trapping others under debris, according to reports.

A search began shortly after the garbage gave way, as officials believe more bodies were submerged under the Hulene garbage dump outside of Maputo, the Associated Press reported.

The garbage pile accumulated to the size of a three-story building, according to the Portuguese news agency Lusa.

"The mountains of garbage collapsed on the houses and many families were still inside these residences," Fatima Belchoir, a national disaster official, told Lusa.

"Up to now, 17 dead bodies were recovered," said Despedida Rita, a counselor for the Ka Mavota Municipal District. "We fear more might be unaccounted for so we will keep searching for bodies buried underneath the rubbish pile."
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More: http://www.ibtimes.com/massive-mozam...debris-2655129

[tod evans]

Not a $#@!hole?

[Brian4Liberty]

Not a $#@!hole?

That was a different incident...

https://radiotamazuj.org/en/news/art...y-rains-in-bor

And:

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/...or-3-days.html

[oyarde]

When you have garbage stacked 50 feet high in yer capital , what do you expect ? Always been a $#@!hole really , the African tribal leaders participated in slavery before the Portuguese arrived . Barbarians .

[oyarde]

Not a $#@!hole?

If all you want to do is maybe see a couple Zebra and lose a little weight , could be OK . Otherwise , yeah .

[specsaregood]

This is great news. With a little bit of luck, this guy should show up soon with a plan to save the world.

[fedupinmo]

Are their teenagers laying down for the banning of garbage yet?

[dannno]