Search and rescue operations continue at the Kadauri artisanal gold mining site in Zamfara State, northern Nigeria, after a devastating collapse that left at least 100 people feared dead and 18 confirmed fatalities.
The attached video, filmed on the third day of the rescue mission, captures miners and local responders working tirelessly through rubble and debris in hopes of recovering trapped colleagues. It also features emotional testimonies from those who witnessed the disaster and lost loved ones in the collapse.
The footage offers a sobering glimpse into the human toll of informal mining and the resilience of those left behind.
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