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Ten dead, five injured after Zambia mine collapses

LUSAKA: Rescue efforts were underway after a mine pit collapsed in Zambia's Mumbwa District, killing 10 people and injuring five, police said on Monday.

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"An unknown number of people went to conduct mining activities at the pit this morning. During the course of their mining activities, the earth collapsed on them," Zambian police said in a statement.

Rescue efforts were underway to save miners believed to be trapped under the debris.

"We will do everything possible to provide assistance and ensure a thorough investigation," local politician Collins Nzovu said in a statement.

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