2019 Kohistan mine collapse
On 6 January 2019, it was reported that a mine shaft in the Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan had collapsed, killing 30 people.[1] The makeshift shaft was reportedly being used to mine gold.[2] Afghan government sources noted that the mining operation was unregulated and illegal, and that most of the miners were local villagers trying to supplement their incomes through rudimentary gold mining.[3] It was reported that at least 7 other people were injured[4]. It was also reported that locals managed to only rescue 13 people while many others including children died.[5]
References
- ^ "Afghan gold mine collapse kills 30". BBC News. 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2019-01-07.
- ^ "30 killed in gold mine collapse in Afghanistan: officials". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2019-01-06.
- ^ "At least 30 gold miners killed in tunnel collapse in northern..." Reuters. 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
- ^ "Afghanistan gold mine collapse in Badakhshan kills 30". 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ "Afghanistan gold mine collapse in Badakhshan kills 30". 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2024-05-23.