Death toll in mine collapse in Central African Republic rises to more than 100
Summary
More than 100 people have died after a gold mine collapsed in the village of Zamboye in the Central African Republic. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors, but some trapped people are unlikely to be found alive.Key Facts
- The mine collapse happened on Tuesday morning in Zamboye village, Nana-Mambere prefecture.
- The area is near the border with Cameroon.
- The mine is a low-tech, small-scale (artisanal) gold mining site.
- Over 100 bodies have been recovered so far.
- Some survivors are seriously injured.
- Several people are still missing or trapped under the rubble.
- Local Red Cross volunteers and community leaders are involved in rescue and relief efforts.
- The death toll may increase as search continues.
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