3 killed in Kenya gold mine blast; illegal mining blamed

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Published January 24, 2023 3:16 AM

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A gold mining company says three workers have been killed after a blast in western Kenya and blamed illegal mining activities. Karebe gold mining company said in a statement that a wall built to prevent flooding and illegal incursion was blasted by illegal miners causing a blast. Three other workers were injured in the Monday evening explosion and hospitalized for treatment. Their conditions weren’t immediately available. Mine blasts are unusual in Kenya.

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