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At least 15 people killed as landslide hits illegal gold mine in Indonesia

  • A landslide in an unauthorized gold mining operation on Sumatra Island, Indonesia, has killed at least 12 people due to torrential rains and difficult rescue conditions.
  • Villagers were mining for gold in the Solok district when the landslide occurred on Thursday, burying them.
  • Rescuers have discovered 12 bodies, with two people still missing, as recovery efforts faced challenges from rugged terrain and local resistance.
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Landslide triggered by rain leaves 12 dead and 2 missing at an illegal gold mine in Indonesia

Mud, rugged terrain and lack of telecommunications have hampered rescue efforts after a landslide set off by torrential rains smashed down into an unauthorized gold mining operation on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, killing at least 12 people.

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Xinhua broke the news in China on Friday, September 27, 2024.
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