Tragedy Strikes Illegal Gold Mining Operation in Shiwang’andu
A tragic incident occurred in Shiwang’andu, Muchinga Province, where an unidentified man lost his life and another was injured during illegal gold mining activities.
The accident took place on Friday around 16:00 at the Chipindo gold mine in Chief Mukwikile’s chiefdom.
The survivor, 23-year-old Felix Mulenga from Mpika district, was rescued by fellow miners and rushed to Mpika Urban Clinic. Unfortunately, the deceased was pronounced dead upon arrival, while Mulenga suffered bruises to his neck, lips, and eyelids and is currently receiving treatment.
Police commanding officer Paul Achinme confirmed that both men were engaged in mining when a sand collapse buried them. The deceased’s body is in the mortuary, pending identification and a post-mortem examination.
SOURCE:zambiadailymail
