Gold mine collapses in Central African Republic, killing at least 30 miners
BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — A gold mining site collapsed Tuesday in the western part of Central African…
A gold mining site in the western part of the Central African Republic collapsed on Tuesday, resulting in at least 30 deaths and leaving several miners trapped, according to authorities and residents. The artisanal mine, located in the Abba region of the Nana-Mambere prefecture, gave way on Tuesday morning, prompting rescuers to search for additional miners believed to be trapped.
With the likelihood of finding survivors dwindling, the deputy mayor of the sub-prefecture, Souleymane Bi, reported that 30 bodies had been recovered from the collapsed mine, and injured miners were receiving medical attention. Bi appealed for assistance from organizations and individuals willing to help rescue those still trapped.
Artisanal mining is a prevalent and perilous practice in the Central African Republic, where thousands of individuals participate in small-scale extraction activities, often lacking adequate protective measures.
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