{
  "id": 767717,
  "title": "Seven die as mining pit collapses in Plateau",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/seven-die-as-mining-pit-collapses-in-plateau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T13:10:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/seven-die-as-mining-pit-collapses-in-plateau/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A mining pit collapse in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State claimed the lives of seven miners on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 7pm while the miners were actively working at the site. Trapped underground, the victims prompted a frantic rescue effort by residents and fellow miners. The collapse triggered panic in the community, with residents rushing to the mining site following the disaster. Gunmen, meanwhile, attacked four Plateau communities, killing two people and torching houses. Seven miners perished in the pit collapse, according to the Berom Youth Moulders-Association's publicity secretary, Rwang Tengwong. Efforts were made to rescue the miners, but they were found dead. Community members expressed heartbreak over the loss of young men who went to work to support their families. They criticized the lack of safety measures and called for government intervention to enforce stricter mining safety regulations.",
  "summary": "Seven miners were killed when a mining pit collapsed in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred when the ground suddenly gave way while the miners were actively working, trapping them underground. A rescue effort was initiated by residents and fellow miners, but the victims were found dead. Community members expressed grief and called for government intervention to enforce stricter safety regulations in mining sites.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "7 killed as mining pit collapses in Plateau community",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/7-killed-as-mining-pit-collapses-in-plateau-community",
        "published": "2026-08-13T12:27:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Seven die as mining pit collapses in Plateau",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/seven-die-as-mining-pit-collapses-in-plateau-773463",
        "published": "2026-08-13T13:57:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Seven miners die in Plateau pit collapse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/seven-miners-die-in-plateau-pit-collapse",
        "published": "2026-08-13T17:24:10.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}