37 Reported dead as gold mine in the Central African Republic collapses

(Reuters) – At least 37 gold miners died in Central African Republic when a pit in which they were operating collapsed after heavy rains, officials said on Monday.

The incident happened on Sunday at a gold mine in Ndassima, some 440 km (273 miles) east of the capital, Bangui. “The toll of 37 is provisional as there were many injured,” said government spokesman Prosper Ndouba.