Tanzanian mine collapse traps 25 people
Rescue operations are still underway at a Tanzanian mine that collapsed three days ago, trapping at least 25 people, as confirmed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday.
The accident on Monday occurred as maintenance was being conducted at the Nyandolwa gold mine in northwestern Shinyanga Region, roughly 200 kilometres (124 miles) north of the capital, Dodoma, News.Az reports citing foreign media.
In a statement posted on X, Hassan said that “25 of our compatriots working at the mine were buried under debris”.
She expressed her “great sadness” over the accident, and said that security agencies would assist fire and rescue forces to “expedite the ongoing rescue operation”.
Shinyanga Regional Commissioner Mboni Mhita urged for patience.
“Nobody expected this accident to happen, let’s remain calm and continue supporting rescue efforts,” she said at the scene.
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