Nine miners have been trapped following the collapse of a mining pit on Wednesday evening at Konongo in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The miners were reportedly working underground when the pit caved in, blocking their exit route and leaving them trapped beneath the debris.
Rescue teams and fellow miners have since been at the site working tirelessly to rescue the victims, although no one had been rescued as of the time of this report.
The Asante Akyem Central Municipal NADMO Director, Lanbon Joseph, has confirmed that all nine miners trapped after a pit collapse at Konongo are alive and safe.
Speaking to Adom News, he said officials are maintaining continuous communication with the miners through radio contact, and so far, none of them has lost their lives.
According to him, the miners are currently surviving on water they carried into the pit, while rescue efforts continue above ground.
He urged families and residents to remain calm as emergency teams work to reach them safely.
Mr. Lanbon added that response teams, including the National Ambulance Service, are on standby to provide immediate medical support once the miners are brought out.
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