South Africa Gold Mines Incident: A shocking incident has come to light from South Africa. A group here has reported that at least 100 illegal workers have died after getting trapped in a South African mine. According to the information, all these workers were mining illegally in gold mines in South Africa. Now news has come that about 100 laborers have died in this mining.
What is the whole matter?
These laborers trapped in the mine were struggling with hunger and thirst for several months. About 100 workers were trapped in the gold mines in Buffelsfontein, near the South African town of Stilfontein. While taking him out, it was found that he had died of hunger and thirst. Information about the incident was received from the video sent by the workers through mobile phones, in which dead bodies are shown wrapped in plastic.
death from hunger and thirst
According to the mining-affected community United in Action group, so far 26 workers have been rescued alive and 18 bodies have been recovered during the relief operation. However, this mine is so deep that there is still a possibility of about 500 workers being trapped there. The depth of the mine is said to be 2.5 kilometers. In the post mortem report, the first cause of death was said to be hunger. All the workers died as the supply of food and water in the mine was cut off.
Clash between police and workers
A clash broke out between the workers and the police after the police tried to seal the mine. Police said that the workers are not coming out due to fear of arrest, while the workers allege that the police has removed their ropes, due to which they are unable to come out.
illegal mining
Illegal mining is a common problem in South Africa. When large companies abandon the mines, deeming them worthless, local miners try to extract the remaining gold. This dangerous situation becomes a threat to their life. Moreover, the death of workers has now raised serious questions on the safety and management of the mine.
