Artisanal goldmine collapses in Central African Republic, killing dozens

A goldmine collapsed in the Abba region of the Central African Republic on Tuesday, killing more than 100 people. A landslide brought down part of the mine, trapping many workers under the debris. Red Cross volunteers and rescue teams began searching for survivors immediately. A local Red Cross worker said more than 100 bodies had been recovered. A mining association official confirmed the death toll had passed 100. Dozens more people were injured. Survivors said the chances of finding anyone else alive were getting smaller. Artisanal goldmining is common in the country, giving work to thousands of people. These small mines usually have little safety equipment, which makes serious accidents frequent.