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Five people have reportedly died at a gold mine in Mufumbwe District, North-Western Province.
According to an eyewitness, the victims lost their lives after the mine collapsed while they were scavenging for gold during a recent gold rush that has attracted multitudes to the newly discovered site.
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“Five bodies have been retrieved from the site where they were scavenging for gold. Police will issue a formal statement shortly to confirm the tragic incident,” the eyewitness told Zambia Monitor.
More details to follow…
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