A gold mine collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan region kills at least 60 people, with survivors reporting that bodies are being recovered and many others are feared trapped. Reports say the incident involves the Al-Zaraa mine near the town of El-Nahud, where tunnels and shafts collapse after mining activity.
Different outlets report varying death tolls as information is updated. The Hindu, NDTV and IOL cite survivors’ accounts to AFP-style reporting that at least 60 miners are dead and more may be trapped. Euronews also reports at least 60 deaths and describes the mine beginning to collapse after tunnels are dug very close together. Other outlets, including Winnipeg Free Press and Sky News, give lower or higher preliminary figures (such as at least 11 or at least 82), reflecting uncertainty while searches continue.
Several reports frame the mine as informal or small-scale/artisanal, with the collapse highlighting hazards tied to limited safety controls and emergency capacity in remote areas. With ongoing operations to recover victims and account for missing miners, the final figures remain under review.
