Rescuers recover 60 bodies as several miners remain missing
Sudan mining accident
Gold mine collapse reported in Sudan’s West Kordofan province.
Mine collapse happened north of Al-Nuhud city.
Mine collapse is believed to have happened on Sunday.
Rescue teams have recovered 60 bodies till Wednesday.
Some miners are still unaccounted for in the aftermath of the mine collapse.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the collapsed mine.
More deaths can be recorded according to authorities.
Sources in the area informed news agencies about the tragedy.
Sudan is one of the biggest gold producers in Africa.
Most miners rely on informal and traditional mining techniques.
These are some factors that could lead to mining disasters.
There are reports about the trade of illegal gold in Sudan.
Some of the West Kordofan mines are still controlled by RSF.
Gold mining plays a significant role in generating money.
This accident has triggered worries about miners’ safety.
Recently, there have been mining disasters in Sudan.
One mining accident happened in July, killing 15 workers.
One mining disaster happened in April, killing 7 workers.
Rescue efforts are still going on after the latest collapse.
