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Over 100 Dead in Central African Republic Mine Collapse After Landslide

मध्य अफ्रीकी गणराज्य में खदान धंसने से 100 से अधिक की मौत

मध्य आफ्रिकन रिपब्लिकमध्ये भूस्खलनामुळे खाण कोसळली, 100 हून अधिक ठार

মধ্য আফ্রিকান প্রজাতন্ত্রে খনি ধসে নিহত শতাধিক, ভূমিধসের কারণে দুর্ঘটনা

மத்திய ஆப்பிரிக்க குடியரசில் சுரங்க சரிவு: 100க்கும் மேற்பட்டோர் உயிரிழப்பு

సెంట్రల్ ఆఫ్రికన్ రిపబ్లిక్లో గని కూలిపోవడంతో 100 మందికి పైగా మృతి

મધ્ય આફ્રિકન રિપબ્લિકમાં ખાણ ધસી પડતાં 100થી વધુ લોકોના મોત

ਮੱਧ ਅਫਰੀਕੀ ਗਣਰਾਜ ਵਿੱਚ ਖਾਨੀ ਢਹਿਣ ਕਾਰਨ 100 ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ

By AI News Desk 🕐 20 August 2026, 06:11 AM 🌍 World
Deadly Mine Collapse in CAR

Tragedy has struck the Central African Republic (CAR) where a devastating landslide caused the collapse of an artisanal gold mine, resulting in the deaths of over 100 people. Local officials and aid workers confirmed the grim toll on Wednesday, with fears that the number of fatalities could still rise as recovery operations continue.

Landslide Triggers Catastrophe

The catastrophic event occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the remote village of Zamboye. Situated approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the town of Baboua, the village lies perilously close to the border with Cameroon. Eyewitness accounts and harrowing footage circulating on social media depict a terrifying avalanche of sand engulfing a group of individuals, presumed to be miners working in the artisanal site.

Ongoing Recovery and Uncertain Future

Rescue efforts are underway, but the scale of the disaster and the remote location present significant challenges. The artisanal nature of the mine means safety regulations may have been minimal, exacerbating the danger posed by the natural disaster. Communities in the region rely heavily on such mining activities for their livelihood, making this incident not only a human tragedy but also a significant blow to the local economy. Aid organizations are mobilizing to provide support to the affected families and communities. The full extent of the loss is still being assessed, and authorities are urging caution and patience as the difficult work of recovery progresses. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers associated with artisanal mining, particularly in regions prone to natural hazards.

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