Two persons have died after reportedly being trapped in an mining pit at Juaboso in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region.
According to preliminary information, the two individuals reportedly descended into the mining pit around 12:00 p.m. on Saturday to engage in mining activities but subsequently became weak, allegedly due to overheating and a lack of adequate air underground.
The two reportedly failed to return by the morning of Sunday, September 27, 2026, prompting a friend to enter the pit to check on them. The friend reportedly found them weak and in distress underground.
Residents and other community members subsequently mounted a rescue operation and transported the two to the Juaboso Government Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
One of the deceased has been identified as Richard Oduro, popularly known as Churches, a resident of Juaboso Township. The identity of the second deceased, described as a stranger to the community, is yet to be established.
The exact circumstances surrounding the deaths, including the reported cause, are yet to be officially established.
OnuaOnline will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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