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Central African Mine Collapse

20 Aug
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The Guardian20 Aug

A landslide at an artisanal goldmine in western Central African Republic's Zamboye village has caused more than 100 deaths, according to local officials and aid workers. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a group of miners were buried under an avalanche of sand, with many others still trapped. Over 100 bodies have been recovered so far, with the number expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. The…

More than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African Republic →
Toronto Star20 Aug

A report from Bangui, Central African Republic, describes a collapsed gold mine that has killed over 100 people, with hopes of finding survivors dwindling. Two days after the incident, rescuers are continuing to recover bodies from the mining site in Zamboye, near the border with Cameroon. The number of fatalities is not specified beyond "over 100". Local workers express concern about the lack of equipment and…

Rescuers recover more bodies after Central African Republic mine collapse kills over 100 →
ABC News (AU)20 Aug

A mining disaster in the Central African Republic has claimed at least 100 lives after a gold mine collapsed, leaving people trapped and missing. The number of fatalities is expected to rise as efforts continue to rescue those still buried under the rubble. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the collapse and identify potential criminal liability.

At least 100 dead after gold mine collapses in Central African Republic →

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  1. 20 Aug

    More than 100 people have died after an artisanal goldmine at a small village in western Central African Republic (CAR) caved in due to a landslide, local officials and aid workers said on Wednesday.

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  • 20 Aug At least 100 dead after gold mine collapses in Central African RepublicA mining disaster in the Central African Republic has claimed at least 100 lives after a gold mine collapsed, leaving people trapped and missing. The number of fatalities is expected to rise as efforts continue to rescue those still buried under the rubble. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the collapse and identify potential criminal liability.ABC News (AU)
  • 20 Aug Rescuers recover more bodies after Central African Republic mine collapse kills over 100A report from Bangui, Central African Republic, describes a collapsed gold mine that has killed over 100 people, with hopes of finding survivors dwindling. Two days after the incident, rescuers are continuing to recover bodies from the mining site in Zamboye, near the border with Cameroon. The number of fatalities is not specified beyond "over 100". Local workers express concern about the lack of equipment and…Toronto Star
  • 20 Aug More than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African RepublicA landslide at an artisanal goldmine in western Central African Republic's Zamboye village has caused more than 100 deaths, according to local officials and aid workers. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a group of miners were buried under an avalanche of sand, with many others still trapped. Over 100 bodies have been recovered so far, with the number expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. The…The Guardian

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