Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims were working at night when the landslide occurred, which made rescue efforts harder, Gabin Razafindrakoto, commander of Vatomandry gendarmerie brigade, told Xinhua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mayor of the city has ordered the immediate closure of the site to prevent any further mining activities and reduce the risk of additional incidents, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities are trying to determine the exact circumstances of the landslide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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