Tragedy Strikes South African Platinum Mine: 11 Dead, 75 Injured
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Eleven workers have been killed and 75 injured in a mining accident at an Impala Platinum mine in Rustenburg, South Africa. The accident involved a malfunctioning lift that unexpectedly dropped about 200 meters. Operations at the mine have been suspended, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident. This tragedy highlights ongoing safety concerns in South Africa's mining industry, which has seen 55 fatalities this year.
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