Konongo mine collapse: 10 rescued, one in critical condition
Konongo mine collapse ended with a rescue operation on Friday, May 15, after 10 miners were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed underground pit. The incident occurred on a site belonging to Northern Mines Limited in Konongo, a well-known hub for gold mining in the Ashanti Region.
While nine were successfully rescued with minimal injuries, witnesses say one remains in a critical condition at a local medical facility, battling life-threatening injuries sustained during the cave-in. The collapse reportedly happened when a section of the underground tunnel gave way without warning. Fellow miners and local emergency responders acted swiftly, using manual tools and excavators to reach the trapped men.
The Konongo collapse is not an isolated event but part of a safety crisis within Ghana's mining sector. The human cost of Ghana's gold rush is staggering, with many losing their lives annually.
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A mining concession in Asante Akyem Central became the site of an emergency rescue operation. The incident highlights the dangers present in Ghana's mining sector - but what caused this?
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