Philippines landfill collapse: Rescuers racing to find dozens still missing - BBC
Google News • 1/10/2026 • Last cited 1/11/2026
Summary
A landfill collapse in the Philippines has resulted in at least four fatalities and left dozens of workers missing, with rescuers reportedly detecting "signs of life" in the debris, according to ABC News. The incident involved a four-story high mound of garbage that collapsed, trapping individuals beneath it, as reported by multiple sources including Reuters and AP News.
Lindy Score Breakdown
28
Age (0-35)
5 days
12
Velocity (0-40)
3 sources (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
Google News
5
Breadth (0-15)
3 unique
Total Score51/100
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 3 sources
Age: 5 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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