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Deadly Landslide at Indonesian Landfill Claims Seven Lives

3/11/2026

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On March 9, a landslide at the Bantar Gebang landfill in Bekasi, Indonesia, following heavy rain on March 8, killed at least seven people.
The collapse affected Zone 4 of the landfill and caused seven garbage trucks to fall.
Eight drivers and five residents were trapped under debris.
Indonesian rescuers are working to recover victims at the site.

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Story summary

On March 9, a landslide at the Bantar Gebang landfill in Bekasi, Indonesia, following heavy rain on March 8, killed at least seven people.
The collapse affected Zone 4 of the landfill and caused seven garbage trucks to fall.
Eight drivers and five residents were trapped under debris.
Indonesian rescuers are working to recover victims at the site.