Global Information2022 Jagersfontein dam collapse information
  2022 Jagersfontein dam collapse (South Africa)  2022 Jagersfontein dam collapse (Free State (South African province)) | |
| Date | 11 September 2022 |
|---|---|
| Time | 06:00 (SAST) |
| Location | Jagersfontein, Free State, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°46′30″S 25°25′39″E / 29.77500°S 25.42750°E |
| Cause | Structural failure |
| Deaths | 3 [1][2] |
| Non-fatal injuries | Over 300 [1][2] |
| Missing | Over 9 [1][2] |
| Property damage | Over 100 Houses, Road and Rail Infrastructure, Water and Electricity Distribution Networks[1][2] |
| Displaced | Over 1000 People [1][2] |
The 2022 Jagersfontein Tailings Dam Collapse was a structural failure of a mine tailings dam near Jagersfontein, located in the Free State province of South Africa, resulting in a mudslide.[3][4][1][2][5]
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- ^ "'Assessment warned of dam failure, but no steps were taken to protect community'". 702. Archived from the original on 12 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
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