A devastating and tragic accident has occurred in the southeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a bridge constructed over a copper mine suddenly collapsed, resulting in the deaths of at least 32 individuals. The incident raises serious concerns about the dilapidated state of infrastructure in a key economic area of the country.
According to a foreign news agency report from the capital, Kinshasa, the tragic accident took place on Saturday at a semi-industrial copper mine located in the Lualaba province. Rescue operations were immediately launched following the collapse, but the loss of life was substantial.
Congo’s mining agency confirmed the death toll of 32 people. This incident tragically highlights the inherent dangers and precarious conditions faced by workers in the DRC’s mineral-rich territories.
