Tragedy struck the community of Manso Takorase in Ghana’s Ashanti Region when three illegal miners lost their lives after a mining pit collapsed on them at a galamsey site on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
According to local officials, the incident occurred in the Amansie Central District while the men were engaged in unauthorized small-scale gold mining activities. Assembly Member Dominic Bonsu confirmed the deaths, revealing that rescue operations were challenging due to the depth and instability of the pit.
“One of the bodies was retrieved that same day, but it was without the head,” Bonsu told reporters. “The two remaining bodies were recovered the following day.”
Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) have since been at the scene, coordinating with local authorities to ensure the area is secured and to prevent further casualties.
The fatal collapse follows closely on the heels of another tragic incident in the Atwima Mponua District, where six people were confirmed dead and several others injured after a similar galamsey pit disaster. Eight miners were rescued alive in that case.
“These tragedies underscore the grave dangers associated with illegal mining,” said Ibrahim Isshak, the District Chief Executive for Atwima Mponua.
Despite sustained government crackdowns, illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, continues to thrive across Ghana. The practice has caused widespread environmental degradation, polluting rivers, destroying farmlands, and destabilizing communities.
Experts warn that without stricter enforcement, safer mining alternatives, and economic support for rural communities, such fatal accidents will continue to claim lives and damage the nation’s ecosystems.
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