Two people have died in Chembe district after the manganese mine collapsed on them.
Police spokesperson Esther Katongo who confirmed the development has identified the deceased as Donald Muchinda aged 27 of Kasongo village, Chief Kalaba and Alex Mbolela aged 22 of Mwenda village, Chief Chimese in Mansa District.
Mrs Katongo explained that the mine accident occurred yesterday around 16:00 hours at Lumano Mining Area in Chembe District.
She says the incident happened when the victims who were employees at KAS Resource Manganese Company were on duty at the same mine.
The bodies were retrieved and are in Mansa General Hospital Mortuary.
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