21 miners feared dead in shaft collapse

At least 21 miners are feared dead following the collapse of Beyhose Mine in Chegutu yesterday.

Mines and Mining Development Deputy Minister, Dr Polite Kambamura, confirmed the news, saying a  Government team dispatched to the scene established that the mine collapsed around 10am and trapped 34 miners underground.

He said 13 managed to come out, leaving 21 others trapped underground.

Six bodies had been recovered by last night, and rescuers were battling to rescue the outstanding 15 people. — ZBC

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