Cameroon gold mine collapse kills at least 40 near CAR border
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A gold mine collapsed near the Cameroon–Central African Republic border on August 18. Rescuers recovered 107 bodies, AFP sources reported 40 dead, and local media cited about 100 deaths as search work continued.
Key Facts
- Cameroon24 reported about 100 people died in the collapse.
- Radio France Internationale reported rescuers pulled 107 bodies from the rubble.
- AFP sources put the death toll at 40.
- The collapse occurred on August 18 near the Cameroon–Central African Republic border.
- Rescue crews are clearing debris by hand because heavy machinery could collapse intact tunnels.
The Collapse
A gold mine collapsed on August 18 near the border between Cameroon and the Central African Republic. The incident occurred in the village of Zamboye. Local authorities have not yet released an official death toll or cause. The mine is in a gold-bearing area near the border with the Central African Republic.
Death Toll Reports
Cameroon24 reported about 100 dead. Radio France Internationale said rescuers recovered 107 bodies. AFP sources put the toll at 40. Some unconfirmed media reports cited up to 200 victims. Workers from Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali and the Central African Republic lived in the area, complicating identification.
Rescue Operation
Search and rescue work continues at the site. Crews are clearing rubble by hand because heavy machinery could collapse remaining tunnels. Heavy equipment was initially deployed but its use risked damaging bodies still under the debris. The number of people inside the mine at the time of collapse remains unknown. A miner on site said colleagues could still be under the rubble.
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Cameroon gold mine collapse kills at least 40 near CAR border
