More than 100 people have died following a gold mine collapse in the Central African Republic, with several survivors sustaining critical injuries. The incident occurred on August 18th in the village of Zamboye, located in the Nana-Mambere prefecture in the western part of the country.

The mine, described as low-tech, collapsed trapping miners. Rescue efforts have confirmed the rising death toll. Harrowing footage has emerged from the site, documenting the aftermath of the collapse.