At least 63 people were killed in a gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan State, according to survivors and volunteers on Wednesday.

The local sources said ‌the ⁠high death toll at the remote site was due to the lack of safety procedures ​or ​rescue equipment ⁠at the makeshift wells. 

West Kordofan is under ​the control of the ​paramilitary ⁠Rapid Support Forces, for whom gold mining is a key ⁠source ​of revenue.

(With input from Reuters)