A landslide caused a goldmine collapse in western Central African Republic, killing over 100 people and trapping others.
A landslide triggered the collapse of an artisanal goldmine in the village of Zamboye, western Central African Republic, on Tuesday. More than 100 people have died, with local officials warning the death toll may rise as recovery efforts continue. The incident occurred near the border with Cameroon, and footage from social media showed an avalanche of sand covering miners.
Authorities confirmed the collapse was due to the failure of underground tunnels. Rescue teams are working to recover bodies and locate survivors, who are believed to be nationals of CAR and Cameroon. At least three Cameroonian citizens have been identified as victims. The exact number of people in the mine at the time of the collapse remains unknown.
Why it matters
The unstable mine structure and ongoing recovery efforts may increase the death toll.
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What to watch
Watch whether additional landslides threaten nearby mining areas.
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