As many as 150 people are believed to have been at the site during the landslide. The dump, which has served the city of four million for more than five decades, provided shelter for some. Hundreds of people attempt to make a living by scavenging at the landfill site, sifting through the rubbish for items they can sell. Some resided at the rubbish dump permanently. Rescue teams are now using excavators to dig through piles of rubbish.

Source: Ethiopian News March 15, 2017 17:03 UTC