Galamsey Pit Collapse claims Two Lives

A tragic incident at Kwabenakrom in the Western North Region has reignited concerns about the dangers of illegal mining, as two young men lost their lives when a galamsey pit collapsed on them.

The victims, 20-year-old Kwadwo and 25-year-old Akwesman, were engaged in mining activities when the pit suddenly caved in, trapping them beneath the debris. Despite frantic rescue efforts by local residents and emergency responders, both were found dead at the scene.

Otoo Stephen, the Assemblyman for the Suiano electoral area, confirmed the heartbreaking event to Angel News, recounting how community elders alerted him to the disaster.

“The truth of the matter is, yesterday around 4:30, some elders in Kwabenakrom came to me and informed me about the tragic incident that two gentlemen had gone to work in galamsey, and this had happened to them. I went there with them, and when we arrived, it was true that they were all dead,” he stated.

This latest tragedy underscores the persistent risks associated with illegal mining, not only to those directly involved but also to surrounding communities. As families of the deceased cooperate with the police in their investigations, the incident raises fresh calls for stricter enforcement of mining regulations and safer livelihood alternatives for young people in mining communities.

Source: GhanaNewsOnline