Mine Collapse In DR Congo Diamond Kills 40 People  

The government of the Central Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC says more than 40 have lost their lives in a diamond mine collapse.

Interior Minister of the Kasai provincial Mr. Alain Ntumba said “government, confirmed in front of the press the provisional casualty of the incident in the town of Samba.”

Mr. Alain noted that at least six bodies have already been found and the search continues by rescue teams who are working to extract people from the ruins.

He said the victims are all artisanal diamond diggers operating in underground wells.

Mr. Alain added that the tragedy affected more than 40 wells with a depth of 15 to 18 meters

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