A tragic incident occurred in the country of Mali in West Africa. A gold mine collapsed, burying 42 people alive. The incident took place in the Bilalikoto area of the Dabia region in the Keneba district. It is believed that the accident occurred when the mine, under the control of Chinese nationals, suffered a landslide, causing the collapse. A significant portion of the mine collapsed instantly, resulting in the death of 42 people on the spot. There are concerns that the death toll may rise significantly. Several others have suffered severe injuries, with some in critical condition.

Hundreds of workers, who had gone to extract gold, are still trapped under the rubble, according to local authorities. Rescue teams, who were alerted, have reached the site and are carrying out rescue operations. Efforts are being made to save those trapped under the debris. Authorities are also investigating whether the mine had the necessary permits for its operations.This is the second largest disaster in Africa within a month. The incident has sent shockwaves across the region as authorities scramble to handle the situation and provide relief.