Sudan: 31 people killed in mine collapse
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At least 31 people died as a result of the collapse of a mine in Sudan.
This is reported by Reuters, citing a statement from a mining industry official.
The cause of the incident was not specified. According to Khaled Dahvey, director of the state-owned Sudanese Mineral Resources Company, rescuers found 31 bodies at the scene.
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It happened in the Al-Nuhud area. One person was saved. The circumstances are being investigated.