35 trapped and Feared Dead In Galamsey Pit At Bonsawire

In the Western Region, some 35 illegal miners have been trapped in a goldmine pit at Bonsawire near Asuoso. Two persons have so far been rescued by the local folks with 33 others still trapped in the pit located in the forest of Bonsawire. One of the two rescued, is dead and the other seriously injured. The incident occurred 4:30 am on Monday morning bringing activities to a standstill at the site. The chances of survival for the remaining 33 trapped in the pit are minimal. According to our sources about three hundred illegal miners were working on the site at the time of the incident.

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