{
  "id": 8396705,
  "title": "5 die as mining pit collapses in Taraba",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/5-die-as-mining-pit-collapses-in-taraba",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T04:39:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/5-die-as-mining-pit-collapses-in-taraba/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least five miners tragically lost their lives after a mining pit collapsed in Mayo Kam, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday. The pit reportedly gave way during a rescue operation for an estimated 20 trapped miners. Fellow miners quickly launched a rescue effort following the collapse. According to ASP Victor Mshelizah, the Taraba State police spokesperson, only five lives were claimed by the incident. However, a local resident, Idris Sarkin Dawa, stated that four bodies had been recovered from the collapsed pit in Kusum area. The rescue operation, which took place hours after the collapse, continued the following morning. The rescuers faced challenges due to the pit's depth. The identities and origins of the victims are yet to be confirmed, as the miners hailed from various locations across the country. The Sarkin Dawa suggested that victims might belong to the same state, as miners often operate in groups at individual pits. Each pit at the site reportedly employed at least 10 miners. The Taraba State Task Force on Illegal Mining had previously shut down several illegal mining sites in the state, but illegal mining activities have persisted despite enforcement efforts.",
  "summary": "At least five people have died following the collapse of a mining pit at Mayo Kam in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. The pit reportedly collapsed on the suspected miners on Thursday, during which 20 people were feared trapped. It was gathered that fellow miners at the site subsequently launched a rescue operation. […]",
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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."
}