Three people have lost their lives following the collapse of a mining pit at Manso Takorase in the Amansei South District of the Ashanti.
The tragic incident occurred on October 1, 2025 when six individuals went to work on an old mining pit but were unfortunately trapped in it.
Confirming the incident to Citi News, the assembly member for Manso Takorase, Bonsu Dominic said rescue efforts led to a successful retrieval of three people while the other three lost their lives in the pit.
The Amansie enclave is known for widespread mining operations and has experienced multiple accidents of this nature in recent years.
This has prompted pressing demands for tighter enforcement of mining regulations and heightened awareness campaigns on safety protocols.
The bodies have been deposited at the St. Martin’s Catholic Hospital morgue, while police and local authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the collapse.
This incident comes after a similar tragedy at Kasotie in the Atwima Mponua District where seven died and five others injured.
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