Seven miners killed as pit collapses in Plateau community

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By Golok Nanmwa

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Seven miners have been killed after a mining pit collapsed on them at Kassa community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

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The incident occurred on Wednesday evening while the victims were carrying out mining activities at the site.

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A resident of the community, Albert Danlami, said the pit collapsed on the miners at about 7 pm.

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Danlami said the victims were trapped underground following the collapse, prompting residents and other miners to commence efforts to recover them.

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According to him, the incident caused panic in the community as residents rushed to the mining site following the collapse.

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He said the miners had been working at the site before the earth suddenly caved in on them.

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Danlami also said some people were injured following the collapse.

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The Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.

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He said efforts were made to rescue the miners after the incident, but they were found dead.

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