Audio By Carbonatix
Emergency response teams are continuing rescue efforts in Akyem Wenchi, Denkyembour District, after the collapse of a mining pit that killed four people and left approximately 20 others trapped underground on Tuesday, July 16, 2025.
The cause of the collapse has not yet been determined.
Personnel from the National Disaster Management Organisation, Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and Ambulance Service were dispatched to the scene and are working with local residents to locate survivors.
Emergency officials say unstable ground conditions are hindering operations, but search and rescue teams remain on-site.
No additional casualties have been confirmed as of press time.
Authorities say efforts will continue until all trapped individuals are accounted for. An investigation into the cause of the collapse is expected after the rescue concludes.
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