Yet another jade mine collapse in northern Myanmar, two people dead and 20 others trapped inside


YANGON, July 21 (Xinhua): Around 20 people were trapped after a jade mine collapsed in northern Myanmar's Kachin state, a police official told Xinhua. Two people have also been confirmed dead.

The incident occurred on Monday morning when a wall of a jade mine in Hpakant township collapsed.

"Two bodies have been recovered so far, and rescue efforts are underway," a local rescue official said.

The death toll from the mine collapse could exceed 10, with several nearby houses destroyed, the rescue official said. - Xinhua

 

 

 

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