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At least 10 people have been confirmed dead after a gold mining pit collapsed in Romos, West Pokot County, with fears that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.
Lopet area chief Isaac Lomwai said the incident occurred on Thursday evening when hundreds of artisanal miners were inside the gold pits before tonnes of debris buried them alive.
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