08/08/2025
Sad 😢 😢: Six perish in Galamsey pit collapse at Wassa Dunkwa
Six individuals, comprising four men and two women, have tragically been confirmed as deceased following the collapse of an illicit mining pit, locally known as a "galamsey," situated in Wassa Dunkwa within the Amenfi West Municipality, which is part of the Western Region.
This devastating incident unfolded as the pit's unstable walls abruptly caved in, trapping the unsuspecting victims beneath the unforgiving earth.
Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing experience, detailing how these men and women found themselves ensnared underground, rendered helpless by the sudden collapse of the precarious structure.
In what can only be described as a valiant but frantic attempt to save their lives, fellow miners endeavored tirelessly to recover and rescue them.
This desperate effort, fraught with urgency and determination, was captured in a video that has since garnered significant attention and circulation on social media platforms, drawing widespread sympathy and highlighting the dangers associated with illegal mining operations in the region.
