# Photos: Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital, Conakry

https://mins.news/en/item/30494

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-24 11:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/8/24/photos-towering-landfill-collapse-kills-30-in-guineas-capital-conakry?traffic_source=rss

> At least 30 people died and six were critically injured when a huge pile of rubbish collapsed at the Dar es Salam open-air landfill in Conakry after heavy overnight rain. The debris hit nearby shacks, destroyed homes and prompted rescue efforts. The dump had been due to close that day.

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