On September 27, Irwan Efendi, head of the disaster agency of West Sumatra province, said that an illegal gold mine in Solok district had collapsed after a landslide caused by heavy rains on the evening of September 26.
A landslide in Bone Bolango district, Gorontalo province, Indonesia in July. Photo: Basarnas
Mr. Irwan said rescue workers had to walk for eight hours to reach the site due to the terrain being unsuitable for vehicles. He added that "the victims were local people engaged in artisanal gold mining."
He estimated there were about 25 people in the mine at the time of the incident, of whom 15 were killed, three were injured, and seven are missing.
Police and military conducted searches for missing persons early on the morning of September 27, and also proceeded with the removal of the bodies of the unfortunate victims.
Small-scale and illegal mining operations frequently cause accidents in Indonesia. In this country, mineral resources are often located in remote areas where they are difficult for authorities to manage.
Earlier in July, officials said at least 11 people had died and 45 were missing after heavy rains triggered landslides near an illegal gold mine on Indonesia's Sulawesi island.
Ngoc Anh (according to Reuters)
Source: https://www.congluan.vn/mo-vang-sap-do-lo-dat-o-indonesia-15-nguoi-thiet-mang-post314199.html
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