Big accident: Illegal gold mine caved in, 70 people died due to getting buried under debris - the death toll may increase

There has been news of the death of 70 people due to the collapse of an illegal gold mine in Mali, Africa. According to people associated with the accident, the death toll is likely to increase further. Relief and rescue work is going on after the mine collapse.

Karim Barthe, a senior official at the African government's National Directorate of Geology and Mining, confirmed details of the accident to The Associated Press and described it as an accident. According to the information, the illegal gold mine has sunk in Kangaba district of south-western Koulikoro region.

Experts believe that incidents of gold mine collapse in Mali, Africa are becoming common. Small-scale miners here often ignore safety measures. Due to which, incidents of death of a large number of people come to light every day. Mali is Africa's third largest gold producer.

Officials working in the government of the country have raised the demand that the government should take steps to stop illegal mining in the country. So that such accidents can be avoided. The country's Mining Ministry, in a statement, has expressed deep regret over the accident. He also urged miners as well as communities living near mining sites to follow safety requirements.