The incident, which occurred on the morning of Monday, April 22, 2024, involved workers Bucyanayandi Evariste, Niyitegeka Etienne, and Twizeyimana Emmanuel.
Later that day, around 6 p.m., Bucyanayandi Evariste was successfully rescued from the debris and promptly taken to the hospital.
The Mayor of Kamonyi, Dr. Nahayo Sylvere, confirmed the rescue and stated that efforts to find the remaining two workers are ongoing.
Dr. Nahayo also expressed his condolences to the families affected by the tragedy and urged compliance with safety regulations in the mining sector to prevent future incidents.
Machines have been deployed to search for missing individuals.
Esther Muhozi
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/one-rescued-two-missing-after-mine-collapse-in-kamonyi
