8 feared dead as illegal mining pit collapses at Domi Keniago
At least eight persons have been feared dead at Domi Keniago in the Ashanti Region after an illegal mining pit collapsed on twelve miners.
On Thursday, September 3, at around 9:40 p.m., an illegal mining pit in Domi Keniago, Ashanti Region, collapsed, potentially claiming the lives of eight individuals. The incident took place in the Amansie South District. According to an eyewitness, John Paintsil, a 42-year-old miner, there were twelve male miners inside the pit when the collapse occurred.
Of the twelve, four successfully escaped without injuries, while eight were trapped underground. At approximately 10:48 p.m., a body was recovered - identified as “Chinchilla.” The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) was alerted to the tragedy, deploying a team to assess the situation and assist with rescue and recovery efforts.
The NADMO's preliminary report indicates that four excavators have been mobilized to aid in the rescue and recovery operation. The trapped miners identified so far include Kwaku Dada, Akwasi Awudu, Kwaku Badu, Chinchilla, Kwame, Awelo, Kofi Asaa, and Kojo Buabeng. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the miners' deaths.
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