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Man survives mining pit-cave-in

Feb 08, 2021 News

Kaieteur News – A gold miner is currently in a serious condition at the Mabaruma Regional Hospital after the mining pit which he was working in collapsed and covered him.
Terence Anthony of Unity Square, Aruka River was operating a land dredge just around noon on Friday at Iyana Backdam, Barama River, North West District, when the accident happened.
Immediately following the incident, the 28-year-old was rescued by his workmates and taken to the hospital. He was seen and examined by a doctor who admitted him. Even though the injuries which he sustained are unknown, Anthony is in a stable but serious condition. Kaieteur News understands that an investigation is still ongoing.

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