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Three dead, scores trapped in collapsed Isiolo gold mine

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A view of Kom trading centre in Merti sub county in Isiolo County. Three people have been confirmed dead while scores trapped in tens of feets underground. Rescue team from Kenya and British army currently underway. [Ali Abdi, Standard]

Three people died and scores others were injured after an illegal gold mine they were working in collapsed in Isiolo County.

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