Major disaster in the mine! 13 of those who lost their lives are from the same family.

Major disaster in the mine! 13 of those who lost their lives are from the same family.

25.05.2026 10:11

In a landslide at an illegal gold mine in northern Angola, 28 people lost their lives. It was reported that 13 of those killed in the disaster in Bengo province were from the same family. While three people rescued with injuries are receiving treatment in hospital, search efforts continue for two individuals believed to be still trapped under the rubble.

28 people lost their lives in a landslide at an illegal gold mine in northern Angola. It was reported that 13 of the deceased were from the same family.

LANDSLIDE SWALLOWED THE MINE

The disaster occurred in an abandoned mine in the town of Nambuangongo, Bengo province. Many people were trapped under the rubble after the landslide at the illegally operated gold mine.

13 PEOPLE FROM THE SAME FAMILY

Authorities announced that 13 of the 28 deceased were from the same family. It was reported that 3 people rescued injured from the rubble are receiving treatment in hospital.

SEARCH OPERATIONS CONTINUE

It was stated that search efforts are ongoing for 2 people determined to be in the mine.

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