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Death Toll Rises to 13 in South Africa Mining Tragedy

Impala Platinum and South African government launch investigation as 50 workers remain hospitalized.

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Overview

  • Death toll from South Africa mining disaster rises to 13 after another worker dies in hospital.
  • 50 workers remain hospitalized, with eight in critical condition.
  • Accident occurred when an elevator carrying 86 workers plummeted 650 feet down a mine shaft.
  • Impala Platinum, the mine operator, and the South African government have launched an investigation.
  • Impala Platinum to hold a day of remembrance on Wednesday and release the names of the deceased.