Guinea Landfill Collapse Kills 31 People

A large landfill in Guinea collapsed, according to the government. The incident happened in the capital, where a mound of rubbish fell and buried nearby homes. Officials say several families were trapped under the waste. Rescue teams are searching the area and trying to help survivors. The government reports that 31 people have died so far. The collapse also shows how dangerous waste sites can be when they are not safe or well managed. Authorities are expected to investigate what caused the landfill to fail. They will also work to reduce the risk for people living close to the dump.