As Result Of Collapse Of An Abandoned Mine In Mali, 48 People Died

According to preliminary data, as a result of the collapse of the cave in an abandoned gold mine in the west, Mali died 48 people.

according to local media reports, the collapse occurred on February 15 near the city of Kenib in the Kaes region at an abandoned mine, previously operated by the Chinese company.

According to the first data, 48 people were killed as a result of the incident, mainly women.

The collapse occurred when a group of women climbed into the mine.

The authorities report that search and rescue work is ongoing.

In January, at least 10 people died as a result of landslide at an illegal gold mine in the south of the country.