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Four people have been killed following an unauthorised explosion during illegal mining activities at the Pickstone Peerless Mine in Chegutu, mine operator Dallaglio Investments (Pvt) Ltd has said.
The incident occurred during the early hours of Tuesday.
According to a company statement, a group of approximately 30 illegal miners unlawfully entered the open pit mine site and conducted an illegal blast.
The explosion caused rubble to fall, trapping five individuals underground.
Dallaglio’s emergency response team was deployed immediately after being alerted. They succeeded in rescuing one person alive, but recovered four bodies from the debris.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) attended the scene promptly.
In a statement, Dallaglio Investments expressed regret over the tragic and untimely deaths.
The company strongly urged community members to prioritise safety and refrain from entering mine sites unlawfully or engaging in illegal mining activities, particularly those involving explosives.
Dallaglio extended its thoughts to the families of the deceased and said it remains committed to working closely with law enforcement and community leaders to enhance awareness around mine safety and prevent future occurrences.
