File photo: The incident is reported to have occurred on Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2025
A desperate community-led search operation continues in Diaso, Central Region, following the collapse of an illegal mining (galamsey) pit that trapped an unknown number of miners on Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2025.
More than 24 hours later, no bodies have been recovered, and hopes of finding survivors are fading as rescue efforts persist.
According to a 3news.com report, the pit caved in while the unidentified miners were working, triggering an immediate response from residents and local authorities.
Community members, volunteers, and rescue teams are tirelessly digging through the debris in an attempt to locate the missing miners, but the challenging conditions have slowed progress.
Galamsey (illegal mining) activities, often conducted with rudimentary and hazardous methods, have led to numerous fatalities in recent years, including a similar collapse in Mpasatia, Ashanti Region, in April 2025, where five miners died.
Officials have yet to issue a formal statement on the Diaso incident, and the exact number of trapped miners remains unclear.
