Seven Illegal Miners Killed in Galamsey Pit Collapse at Asaman Tamfoe
The Atiwa East District Security Council (DISEC) has commenced an assessment to establish the exact circumstances that led to the collapse of an illegal mining pit at Asaman Tamfoe in the Eastern Region, which claimed the lives of seven miners.
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa East, Ernest Owusu Ntim, disclosed this after visiting the scene of the tragedy.
Speaking to journalists at the accident scene, Mr Owusu Ntim revealed that 11 miners were initially at the site. However, four of them reportedly left before the pit collapsed, leaving seven miners trapped underground. Their bodies were later recovered.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on Saturday night while the miners were working inside the illegal mining pit.
According to sources, two miners who were outside the pit when the collapse occurred rushed to the community to seek assistance.
Residents subsequently mobilised a search and rescue team and alerted the Police and other emergency agencies. Following hours of rescue efforts, the bodies of all seven trapped miners were recovered.
Authorities are expected to continue investigations and assessments into the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.
Source: Northwebonline.com
