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Collapse of bridge leads to death of thirty-two people in DR Congo
(MENAFN) At least 32 people lost their lives when an overcrowded bridge at a copper mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo gave way, according to regional officials.
Provincial Interior Minister Roy Kaumba Mayonde told reporters that the accident, which occurred on Saturday, was caused by the “hasty crossing of the diggers,” leading the makeshift structure to collapse into a flooded trench. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify those responsible.
“Despite a strict ban on entering the site due to heavy rains and the risk of landslides, illegal diggers forcibly entered the mine,” Mayonde added.
Earlier local reports had indicated that as many as 70 people may have died in the incident at the Kalando mine in Mulondo, located in Lualaba province. Videos shared online showed large sections of the mining area collapsing, with workers fleeing in panic.
Many miners are reportedly still trapped under debris as rescue teams continue operations. Mining accidents are frequent in the DRC, largely due to unregulated operations, poor safety standards, and insufficient infrastructure.
Provincial Interior Minister Roy Kaumba Mayonde told reporters that the accident, which occurred on Saturday, was caused by the “hasty crossing of the diggers,” leading the makeshift structure to collapse into a flooded trench. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify those responsible.
“Despite a strict ban on entering the site due to heavy rains and the risk of landslides, illegal diggers forcibly entered the mine,” Mayonde added.
Earlier local reports had indicated that as many as 70 people may have died in the incident at the Kalando mine in Mulondo, located in Lualaba province. Videos shared online showed large sections of the mining area collapsing, with workers fleeing in panic.
Many miners are reportedly still trapped under debris as rescue teams continue operations. Mining accidents are frequent in the DRC, largely due to unregulated operations, poor safety standards, and insufficient infrastructure.
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