Kasotie in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday night when a galamsey pit caved in, killing seven miners and leaving others trapped underground.
Rescue efforts led by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), with support from emergency services and local volunteers, managed to save five survivors, who were rushed to hospital for treatment. The bodies of the deceased have since been deposited at the morgue.
Officials say the operation has been hampered by heavy water seepage, which continues to slow down recovery efforts.
The Assembly Member for Kasotie Electoral Area, Mr. Samuel Ayine, confirmed the incident and expressed concern that more miners may still be trapped beneath the collapsed pit.
