43 miners killed in copper mine collapse in congo's Lualaba province

Lundasasa (Web Desk): In a tragic incident in the Lualaba province of Congo, 43 miners have been killed after a copper mine collapsed. According to Al Jazeera, the disaster occurred when a bridge inside the mine collapsed, causing several miners to be trapped and killed. So far, 43 bodies have been recovered, and rescue teams are continuing their search operation.

The Congolese Minister of the Interior stated that the rescue teams faced severe difficulties in reaching the site due to heavy rainfall and the risk of landslides. The rescue teams have expressed concerns that the death toll could rise further. It was also reported that there was a restriction on access to the accident site, but illegal miners attempted to forcefully enter the mine. The bridge, which was used by the miners to cross, was a temporary structure, and its collapse caused the massive devastation.

In Congo, nearly 200,000 people work in illegal mines, where working conditions are extremely hazardous, and miners' lives are constantly at risk. This accident has once again highlighted the plight of illegal miners and the lack of safety measures in the sector.