Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills at Least 50, Dozens Feared Trapped

RIVER NILE: A devastating mining disaster has struck Sudan’s River Nile State, where the collapse of a gold mine has claimed at least 50 lives, with fears that many more remain trapped beneath the rubble.

According to a private news channel, the incident occurred when the mine’s structure gave way while workers were deep inside, burying dozens under tons of earth and debris. Emergency teams have launched a rescue operation, but progress is slow due to the remote location, lack of professional rescue personnel, and inadequate equipment.

Local media reports have criticized the delayed response, pointing to Sudan’s limited emergency infrastructure and poor safety standards in informal mining operations as contributing factors to the scale of the tragedy.

Sudan, rich in gold resources, has long faced challenges in regulating the mining sector, particularly in underdeveloped areas like the River Nile State where unregulated and hazardous practices are common.

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Rescue efforts continue as authorities and volunteers race against time to locate and save any potential survivors. The death toll is feared to rise in the coming days.