Over 100 Dead in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse
Summary
More than 100 people have died after a gold mine collapsed in the western Central African Republic near the border with Cameroon. Rescue efforts are continuing as authorities investigate the accident and fear the death toll could rise further.
Key Points
- More than 100 bodies have been recovered after a gold mine collapse in the village of Jamboye in western Central African Republic.
- The accident happened near the border with Cameroon, close to Babua and Garoua-Boulaï.
- Authorities say some people are still missing and may be buried under the rubble.
- A judicial investigation has begun, while officials warn that unsafe informal mining makes such disasters common.
