The miners were trapped yesterday when a shaft they were
working in gave in and collapsed.
Mines and Minerals Development ministry at the site say the
rescue efforts are risky owing to the wobbly ground.
Mashonaland West development coordinator and provincial
Civil Protection Unit chairperson, Mr Josphat Jaji said two mine giants have
since been roped in.
“The (Chegutu) district civil protection has been
activated. Zimplats and Pickstone mines have been also been contacted to assist
in the effort to remove the trapped miners,” Mr Jaji said
Mr Jaji discouraged artisanal miners from entering disused
mines particularly during the rain season when the ground is shaky. Herald
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