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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>16 illegal miners of Lwamakanda area in Kibanza ward of Kalumbila district in North-western province are feared dead after the pit they were working from collapsed on them.<\/p>\n

Kalumbila town council chairperson, Shadrick Munjunga confirmed the incident to ZANIS in Kalumbila yesterday.<\/p>\n

Mr Munjunga said the 16 miners who are feared dead were illegally mining gold at the named area.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a mine accident in the district in Kibanza ward at Lwamakanda area were 16 people are said to have died after a pit they were digging in collapsed on them. They were illegally mining for gold,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Munjunga also disclosed that the fire rescue team from the local authority has since moved in to assist with the rescue.<\/p>\n

He said the incident is alleged to have occurred between 09:00 and 12:00 hours today.<\/p>\n

However, by press time, provincial Deputy Commissioner of police, Fred Mulenga said his office was still waiting for a verified report on the matter.<\/p>\n

\u201cVerified report being awaited\u201d, Dr Mulenga said in response to press inquiries.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. 16 illegal miners of Lwamakanda area in Kibanza ward of Kalumbila district in North-western province are feared dead after the pit they were working from collapsed on them. Kalumbila town council chairperson, Shadrick Munjunga confirmed the incident to ZANIS in Kalumbila yesterday. 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