In the wake of the devastating Bay Horse Mine collapse in Chegutu, Zimbabwe, one heart-wrenching scene captures the raw anguish and sorrow that has enveloped the community. A mother, her grief too heavy to bear, cried uncontrollably as she mourned the loss of her son.
In a heartbreaking scene at the Bay Horse Mine in Chikari, a mother’s anguished cries pierced the air as she mourned the loss of her son who died in the collapsed mine. In the video, the woman was seen wailing inconsolably, embraced by a relative who shared in her grief.
The mine, located 100 kilometres southwest of Harare, became the site of a devastating incident that has left the nation in shock
A woman who lost her son in the Bay Horse mine collapse in Chegutu, 100 kilometres (62 miles) south-west of the Zimbabwean capital Harare, wailing and being consoled by a relative.
Bay Horse Mine, known for its rich mineral deposits, turned into a nightmare on Friday as a mine shaft collapsed. Amidst the desperate search for survivors, the fate of those still trapped remains uncertain.
Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Polite Kambamura, confirmed the incident, initially stating that 34 miners were trapped when the mine caved in. However, the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) issued a conflicting statement, indicating that 42 individuals were underground when the mine collapsed.
Rescue efforts are currently underway, with a dedicated team working tirelessly to reach the trapped miners.According to source, the rescue team has so far managed to retrieve nine bodies from the mine yesterday
“At least nine bodies have been retrieved from the mine by yesterday, while another 15 miners were still trapped underground and rescue efforts were still underway.”
Meanwhile, in these critical moments, the ZMF has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information on social media and instead await official communications from law enforcement authorities, including the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development, and other government agencies.
Source iHarare
