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What you need to know: The deadly allure of Abimbo gold mines

Search and rescue efforts for miners trapped at a collapsed goldmine at Abimbo in Bondo, Siaya County on December 5, 2021. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Mineshaft collapse timeline: 

December 2, 2021, 3pm: Gold mining shaft collapses at Abimbo area in Bondo sub-county, trapping 10 miners. Two are rescued with minor injuries

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