Miners cheat death, vow to return to collapsed tunnel
One of the miners in Taita Taveta County who sustained injuries after a tunnel at the Mkuki Miners Community-Based Organisation (CBO) in Mwatate caved in on Tuesday speaks at the Moi Hospital in Voi on September 4, 2024.
This latest incident follows a similar tragedy almost two weeks ago, where a miner lost his life and another narrowly escaped with injuries after a tunnel collapse in the same area.
The deceased was buried under the rubble for several hours before his body was retrieved. The other miner managed to escape and was treated for minor injuries and later discharged.
Driven by the hope of striking it rich, miners in Taita Taveta County risk their lives daily in search of precious stones.
This dangerous pursuit led to another tragic incident on Tuesday night when four miners sustained injuries after a tunnel at the Mkuki Miners Community-Based Organisation (CBO) in Mwatate caved in.
