"Dozens of rescuers, including police, firefighters and disaster-response personnel, have raced against time to find more survivors in dangerous conditions in the rubble of twisted tin roofs, iron bars and combustible heaps of rubbish and debris. Authorities confirmed the presence of detected signs of life in specific areas, requiring continued careful excavation and the deployment of a more advanced 50-ton crane, which is enroute with police escort, Cebu's Mayor Nestor Archival said in a statement."
"The death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official said, as rescue efforts continue for dozens who remained missing. The Binaliw landfill in the central city of Cebu collapsed on Thursday, with 110 workers on site at the time. Several structures and facilities inside the landfill were damaged during the collapse. list of 4 itemsend of list"
A massive collapse at the Binaliw landfill in Cebu occurred on Thursday while about 110 workers were on site, damaging several structures and facilities. The death toll reached four and at least 12 people were hospitalized, with about 36 reported missing based on a Friday tally. Dozens of rescuers including police, firefighters and disaster-response personnel are conducting careful excavations amid unstable debris, twisted metal and acetylene hazards. Authorities detected signs of life in specific areas and arranged for a 50-ton crane to assist recovery. Families of missing workers remain hopeful as rescue operations continue under tightened safety perimeters.
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