December 12, 2024 17:03 (IST)
Ethiopia: At least 48 die in rubbish landslide
Addis Ababa, Mar 13 (IBNS): At least 48 people were killed in a rubbish landslide in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, reports said.
The incident took place on Saturday at the Koshe landfill.
Dozens have gone missing following the landslide, officials said.
At least 150 people were present when the mishap took place, officials added.
The death toll is expected to rise.
Many children were also among the ones dead.
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