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Death toll from Sudan artisanal mine collapse rises to 82 workers

At least 82 workers have been confirmed dead after an artisanal mine collapsed in West Kordofan, Sudan.

Ajel News56 min ago · 1 min read
Sudanese rescuers at collapsed artisanal gold mine site

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The death toll from the collapse of an artisanal gold mine in Sudan's West Kordofan state has risen to 82 workers.

The collapse occurred at the 'Al-Zar'a' mine, where rescuers recovered 67 bodies this morning. The toll later increased as more victims were found beneath the rubble.

An unspecified number of workers remain missing amid significant challenges in reaching the collapsed areas.

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