Garbage pile collapses, killing 28 people

Sri Lankan officials say at least 28 people are confirmed dead and dozens missing three days after a rubbish dump collapsed near the capital Colombo.

A 90-meter-high pile of debris collapsed, burying 150 homes. Government officials said 30 people were missing.

Sri Lanka landfill site. Photo: New York Times.

Rescue workers used heavy machinery to search for survivors trapped under the rubble. 1,700 nearby residents were evacuated amid fears the piles could collapse further.

Sri Lanka's economy continues to grow but waste disposal remains one of the challenges the country faces.

Sri Lankan media quoted some critical opinions saying that the piled up garbage has been reported for a long time but the government has been slow in finding a solution./.

According to VOV