Seven people have died after a mining pit collapsed at Asamang Tamfoe in the Eastern Region. The incident occurred recently.
Abena Osei-Asare, the Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, has mourned the victims. She described the event as a profound tragedy for the community.
The MP extended her sympathies to the families who lost loved ones in the collapse. She stated that the loss of life is deeply felt.
Osei-Asare called for immediate action to improve safety standards in all mining activities. She emphasized that such preventable deaths must not happen again.
The exact circumstances leading to the pit collapse are currently under investigation by local authorities.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about illegal mining practices and their dangerous consequences.
Further details regarding the victims and the ongoing safety review are expected.