# Gold mine collapse in Central African Republic leaves more than 100 dead

https://mins.news/en/item/27448

- France 24, 2026-08-20 14:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260820-gold-mine-collapse-in-central-african-republic-leaves-at-least-100-dead

> More than 100 people have died after a gold mine collapsed in Zamboye, Central African Republic, on August 18. Several survivors are critically injured. An investigation is examining the cause, identifying victims and site operators, and determining possible criminal liability.

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