NAIROBI, March 4 (NNN-KBC) — Five bodies of female artisanal gold miners have been recovered in North Ramba, Rarieda, Siaya County, as the search for another missing miner resumes Tuesday morning.
The Monday evening accident occurred when a mining shaft collapsed at the Lumba Gold Mine in North Ramba, Rarieda, Siaya County, burying six women alive.
Eyewitnesses said locals immediately began rescue operations, managing to retrieve five bodies by nightfall after a three-hour effort.
The search for was suspended due to darkness. Police officers, National Government Administration officers, and members of the public participated in the rescue operation.
Siaya County Police Commander Serah Koki said the bodies have been taken to Bondo Sub-County Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations.
The tragedy comes less than a week after three miners died in a similar accident in neighbouring Gem sub-county. — NNN-KBC
