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At least 30 killed in gold mine accident

At least 30 killed in gold mine accident
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Tunnel collapses on illegal dig

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At least 30 gold miners in Afghanistan have been killed after the tunnel they were digging collapsed.

The accident happened in Badakhshan province in the north of the country. Officials say the illegal dig was carried out by villagers seeking to compensate for a lack of earnings.

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