Staff Writer
TWO people have been confirmed dead following a mine accident that occurred in Kwekwe on Tuesday evening.
Three others managed to escape when a block of soil collapsed from the roof of the mine shaft.
The miners were underground at a depth of around 200 metres when the incident occured.
The deceased have been identified as Busani Nyathi and Proud Maphosa, both male adults.
ZRP Midlands Province spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the accident.
“We confirm receipt of a report of a mine accident which claimed the lives of two miners while three others managed to escape,” he said.
“The incident occurred at Vigilant Mine, Kwekwe on 7 July 2026 at about 1900 hours.
“It is said the two were working underground with three others. When they were at a depth of about 200m, a block of soil collapsed from the roof of the shaft, covering the miners. Three of them safely exited the shaft and the now deceased men remained.”
Police attended the scene and retrieved the bodies of the deceased.
Insp Mahoko urged miners to adhere to the safety protocols and to conduct their mining activities legally.
