Four Miners still trapped 24 days after Chitambo mine collapse

Four miners remain trapped underground, 24 days after a mine collapsed on 12 illegal miners in Lusenga Ward of Chitambo District. Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe says efforts to rescue the four miners still trapped in the rubble are continuing. Dr…

Four miners remain trapped underground, 24 days after a mine collapsed on 12 illegal miners in Lusenga Ward of Chitambo District.

Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe says efforts to rescue the four miners still trapped in the rubble are continuing.

Dr Mwanakampwe told  the media in Kabwe that the Government remains committed to retrieving the miners and expressed hope that they are still alive.

He said the Bimbe Mine collapsed on 12 illegal miners, resulting in four deaths.

He said four bodies have since been recovered, while another four miners were rescued with minor injuries.

Dr Mwanakampwe said the remaining four miners are still unaccounted for, adding that rescue operations are ongoing.

He said the risk of a further collapse remains high, prompting authorities to strengthen security and prevent unauthorised access to the mine.

Dr Mwanakampwe said the mine remains closed, with security personnel continuing to monitor the situation.