Ghana: 9 confirmed dead in illegal mining pit collapse at Atta Ne Atta

The death toll from the illegal mining pit collapse at Atta Ne Atta in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region has been revised to nine, according to updated information from authorities, as reported by JoyNews’ Erastus Asare Donkor.

Initial reports had incorrectly stated that the incident occurred at Manso Tontokrom in the Ashanti Region. Authorities have since confirmed that the tragedy took place at Atta Ne Atta in the Ahafo Region.

Hospital officials have also clarified that one body earlier included in the casualty count was unrelated to the collapse, reducing the number of confirmed fatalities from ten to nine.

Four injured miners remain on admission at St. Elizabeth Catholic Hospital in Hwidiem. Medical staff say the victims are responding positively to treatment.

An undisclosed number of miners are believed to have been at the site at the time of the collapse. Rescue efforts and further assessments are ongoing as authorities work to establish the full scope of the incident and determine the cause of the cave-in

Atta Ne Atta falls within the constituency of Collins Dauda. The community has previously drawn national attention following a confrontation involving the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

The tragedy underscores the persistent risks associated with illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, and renews concerns over safety enforcement and regulatory oversight in mining communities.

Source: Myjoyonline