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Deadly Landslide at Bekasi Landfill Triggers Accountability Call

3/11/2026

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A landslide at the Bantargebang landfill in Bekasi, Indonesia, on March 8 killed at least seven people.
The collapse was triggered by heavy rain and buried garbage trucks and food stalls, trapping several individuals.
Rescue operations concluded on March 10, with all victims accounted for, including six survivors.
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq called for accountability and improvements in waste management at Bantargebang, which receives 6,500 to 7,000 tonnes daily.

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Story summary

A landslide at the Bantargebang landfill in Bekasi, Indonesia, on March 8 killed at least seven people.
The collapse was triggered by heavy rain and buried garbage trucks and food stalls, trapping several individuals.
Rescue operations concluded on March 10, with all victims accounted for, including six survivors.
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq called for accountability and improvements in waste management at Bantargebang, which receives 6,500 to 7,000 tonnes daily.