More than 10 miners are feared dead following a mine shaft collapse at Redwing Mine. This tragedy unfolded earlier today, shrouding the mining area in sorrow and concern.
According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred during operations at Metalon Gold-operated mine shift. Distressed relatives and friends of the trapped miners expressed frustration over delays in rescue operations, fearing for the lives of those still underground.
Community members voiced their distress, urging urgent action to save those trapped. Meanwhile, mine officials declined to comment on the situation.
Manicaland Acting Director of Local Government Services, Mr. John Misi, shed light on the challenges faced in the rescue mission, citing earth tremors as the cause of the collapse. Rescue efforts have been temporarily halted, awaiting stabilization of the site before resuming tomorrow morning.
Mines and Mining Development Minister, Honourable Zhemu Soda, updated on the ongoing rescue attempts. The rescue team encountered ground instability during their efforts, prompting a retreat for safety reasons. They remain hopeful for a successful rescue operation once conditions improve.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
