Jade mine landslide kills 50 in northern Myanmar

Jade mine landslide kills 50 in northern Myanmar

Miners were collecting jade stones in Hpakantarea of Kachin state when muddy landslide buried them, officials say

ANKARA (AA) - At least 50 miners were killed in a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar, the country's emergency services reported on Thursday.

The landslide in the state of Kachin was caused by heavy rain, triggering a "muddy wave" which buried the miners, the Fire Service said on Facebook.

The miners were collecting jade stones in Hpakantarea township, it added.

"Thirty-five bodies were recovered on Thursday (9:40 am local time) and then 15 more bodies were recovered (10:00 am),” corresponding to about 3.30 a.m. GMT, said the statement.

Rescue workers have reached the area and operations are continuing.

*Writing by Islamuddin Sajid

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