W/R: Galamsey pit collapse kills 6 at Wassa Dunkwa
A galamsey pit collapse has claimed the lives of six individuals at Wassa Dunkwa in the Amenfi West Municipality of Ghana’s Western Region.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing their condolences to the families of the victims.
The exact circumstances surrounding the collapse are yet to be determined, but reports indicate that the victims were involved in illegal mining activities in the area.
The incident highlights the dangers associated with galamsey and the need for increased awareness and enforcement of regulations to prevent such tragedies
Witnesses reported that the victims were trapped underneath when the pit walls collapsed.
Their fellow miners managed to retrieve the bodies in a desperate rescue effort captured in a video that has since gone viral on social media.
The heartbreaking footage shows the lifeless bodies, covered with leaves, being carried away to their respective families.
Locals could be seen mourning as the victims were transported from the site
In Ghana, illegal mining continues to be a serious problem, with fatal pit collapses occurring frequently.
Despite repeated government crackdowns, the activity continues in many mining communities, driven by unemployment and the lure of quick financial returns.
Source: Ghana/otecfghana.com/Bismark Appiah
