At least 48 people died in a tragic gold mine collapse in western Mali, officials confirmed.
The accident occurred at an abandoned site formerly operated by a Chinese company.
Authorities continue searching for victims, with reports of some falling into water, including a mother carrying her baby.
Mali, a top African gold producer, frequently faces fatal mining accidents due to unregulated operations.
The collapse follows a similar disaster last year, which claimed over 70 lives.
Officials struggle to curb illegal mining despite its dangers to workers and local communities.
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