Landslide in western Indonesia gold mine kills 15, dozens missing
Friday, 27 September 2024 () A deadly landslide at a gold mine in Western Sumatra, Indonesia, has claimed at least 15 lives and left dozens missing following heavy rainfall. Rescue efforts are ongoing but hindered by the site's remote location. The legality of the mining operation is still undetermined. Unlicensed mines are prevalent in the area.
A landslide at an illegal mine in western Indonesia has killed 13 people, as search efforts for any further victims end. Heavy rains caused the disaster, with rescue workers having to walk for hours from the nearest village to reach the area.
Friday, 27 September 2024 ()
