MUHANGA- Seven miners who had been feared dead were rescued from a cassiterite mine that collapsed on Thursday, the Mayor of Muhanga, Yvonne Mutakwasuku, has said..

This newspaper had erroneously reported in yesterday’s issue, the version that had confirmed the deaths.

"Four of them managed to escape immediately after the collapse, and the other three were rescued with the help of residents and a rescue team” said Mutakwasuku yesterday.

The accident happened in Rusovu cell, Nyarusange sector, on Thursday at 2 p.m as miners working for Rwanda Rudimik mining company were going about their work.

The Mayor attributed the accident to lack of professional tools and equipment which provide safety for the miners.

"This accident could have been prevented if this company had been using better tools and safety measures for their employees. Unfortunately, they still use artisan tools,” said the Mayor. 
 
daniel.sabiiti@newtimes.co.rw

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