More than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African Republic
Summary
More than 100 people died when a goldmine collapsed in a village in western Central African Republic. The collapse happened after underground tunnels gave way, trapping many miners under sand and earth.Key Facts
- The accident took place on Tuesday afternoon in Zamboye, about 50 km from Baboua, near the Cameroon border.
- Over 100 bodies have been recovered so far, with rescue efforts still ongoing.
- The collapse was caused by the fall of several underground tunnels used by miners.
- Many miners were from the Central African Republic and Cameroon; at least three Cameroonian victims have been identified.
- Authorities in both countries are cooperating to manage the response to this disaster.
- Artisanal mining, where small groups mine by hand with little safety oversight, is common but risky in this region.
- At least 40 people have died in mining accidents in the Central African Republic in 2024 before this event.
- Heavy machinery is being used in rescue work, which may make finding survivors harder.
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