A 12 year old child has been confirmed
as dead and 12 other injured persons had been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for treatment following the collapse of a section of the Meethotamulle Garbage Dump this evening (14) according to the latest reports.
Angry residents in the area had set fire a backo mechine stationed on the garbage dump and Airforce have used a bell-212 helicopter to douse the fire it has been revealed .
Rescue efforts are continuing in search of the survivors according to the Police .
Pix courtasy of my friend
as dead and 12 other injured persons had been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for treatment following the collapse of a section of the Meethotamulle Garbage Dump this evening (14) according to the latest reports.
Angry residents in the area had set fire a backo mechine stationed on the garbage dump and Airforce have used a bell-212 helicopter to douse the fire it has been revealed .
Rescue efforts are continuing in search of the survivors according to the Police .
Pix courtasy of my friend