Two miners tragically lost their lives after a mining pit collapsed in Osino, Fanteakwa South District in the Eastern Region.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, trapping seven miners underground. While three miners were rescued and hospitalized, two succumbed to their injuries.
The incident has renewed concerns about the dangers of illegal mining activities in the region. Despite ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining, miners continue to operate in hazardous conditions, often near critical infrastructure.
Community leaders are calling for stricter enforcement of regulations to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
