A tragic Akrokerri galamsey pit collapse has left one person dead and three others injured, throwing the Akrokerri community into deep mourning. The incident happened during small mining activities, where lives were put at risk underground.
The victim of the Akrokerri galamsey pit collapse has been identified as Twi Bible. PN Media visited his family home in Akrokerri, where relatives and community members gathered to mourn his painful and untimely death.
According to an eyewitness, the tragic incident occurred while the miners were working underground. During the operation, the pit suddenly collapsed on three of the workers. Twi Bible and others courageously attempted to rescue the trapped person. While trying to remove the victim, part of the pit collapsed again, striking Twi Bible and causing severe injuries.
The eyewitness revealed that although four people were affected by the Akrokerri galamsey pit collapse, Twi Bible was the only one who lost his life. The other three miners were rescued alive. Twi Bible, however, was retrieved very late and was extremely weak because the collapsed pit nearly buried him completely.
He was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment but sadly, he was pronounced dead the following day. His death has sparked sorrow and concern among residents.
The tragic galamsey pit collapse serves as another reminder of the deadly risks faced by miners involved in unsafe underground operations, as families and communities continue to bear the painful consequences.
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