10 killed, 5 injured in Mumbwa District mine collapse in Zambia; possible gold mining site.

A mine collapse in Mumbwa District, Zambia, resulted in 10 fatalities and five injuries as workers were conducting mining activities. Rescue teams initially recovered six individuals, but one later died in the hospital. Authorities are investigating the cause and confirming the total number of miners present. Local reports indicate the site may involve gold mining, a sector known for frequent accidents, including a recent incident in Lusaka that killed eight.

October 07, 2024
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