Twifo Mampong: 3 Dead, One Trapped After ‘Galamsey’ Pit Collapse

A tragic incident has hit Twifo Mampong in the Central Region after a suspected illegal mining pit collapsed on five youngsters. The unfortunate accident, which occurred late Thursday, has claimed the lives of three victims on the spot, leaving one trapped underground and another critically injured.

According to eyewitnesses, the youngsters had gone to the abandoned site to dig for gold when the pit suddenly caved in, burying them under heaps of loose soil. Rescue efforts by residents and local authorities are ongoing to retrieve the trapped victim, while the injured survivor is receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.

This heartbreaking event has once again raised concerns about the dangers of galamsey activities and the urgent need for stricter enforcement to curb illegal mining operations. Families of the victims are devastated, with the community thrown into mourning.

Authorities are urging residents, especially the youth, to avoid such hazardous ventures that continue to claim lives across the country.