Two illegal miners have died in a mining pit collapse in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region, specifically in Osino.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Some of the illegal miners managed to escape unhurt.
A rescue operations team, including the police and officials from the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), was at the scene around 1:50 am on Thursday to retrieve three individuals from the pit.
Unfortunately, two of the miners were pronounced dead on arrival by Dr. Angela Gyasi at the Osiem Savior Government Hospital.
The two victims, who have yet to be identified, have been deposited at the hospital’s morgue.
The third individual, identified as Francis, survived the ordeal and is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital.
It is unclear if other illegal miners are still trapped in the pit.
The local police are investigating the incident.
Source: adomonline.com