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On 7 June 2022, a tunnel collapsed inside a diamond mine near the city of Tshikapa, in the Kasaï Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At least six people were confirmed to have been killed.[1] Local officials stated that the incident took place near the town of Samba, where more than 40 people had been killed, with six bodies uncovered.[2]
| Date | 7 June 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Tshikapa, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Type | mine collapse |
| Deaths | 40+ |
| Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
References
edit- ^ "Six people killed in Congo diamond mine cave-in". Reuters. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ Ojilere, Christopher (2022-06-09). "Mine Collapse In DR Congo Diamond Kills 40 People – Voice of Nigeria". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
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