Three reported dead after mining pit collapses at Odumase-Santenso
Three people have died after a mining pit collapsed on them at Odumase-Santenso in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The victims, two women and a man, were reportedly between 21 and 25 years old. According to a report by Accra-based Citi News, the incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Friday, […]
Three people were killed when a mining pit collapsed at Odumase-Santenso in the Ashanti Region on Friday, August 7, 2026, according to Accra-based Citi News. The victims were two women and a man aged between 21 and 25 years. Residents alerted caretaker Assembly Member Isaac Kyei Andoh, who then informed the Municipal Chief Executive.
Arrangements were made to use a backhoe for rescue, but it broke down. A private backhoe arrived later, and the victims' bodies were recovered before 7:00 p.m. Traditional rites were held before the remains were taken to a mortuary. The incident highlights the dangers of illegal mining, also known as "one-man" mining, which involves individuals digging pits with makeshift equipment.
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