DR Congo Miners Killed in Bridge Collapse

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a bridge collapsed at the Kalando cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in at least 32 deaths. Unauthorized miners had entered the site despite a ban, leading to a panicked rush across a bridge that military personnel reportedly fired upon, although the military has not confirmed this. Injured miners included two with bullet wounds, but officials stated no fatalities were due to gunfire. The Congolese government is urging artisanal miners to seek alternative training to prevent future tragedies in the unregulated mining sector.

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