Survivor of deadly mine collapse in DR Congo recounts rescue

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete February 6, 2026 at 01:53 PM
Survivor of deadly mine collapse in DR Congo recounts rescue

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In the Democratic Republic of Congo on February 6, 2026, a mine collapsed due to heavy rains, trapping numerous miners underground. Grace Barata, a Congolese miner, recounted witnessing the deaths of his colleagues during the incident to Al Jazeera. Barata was among dozens trapped for hours. He was rescued alive from the mud by rescuers the following day. The collapse occurred while the miners were working in the mine.

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