An underground accident in a mine in North Africa killed at least 11 people this Monday and injured 75 others, the operating company confirmed on Tuesday. Impala Platinum.
“On Monday, November 27, 2023, the personnel transport vehicle of shaft 11 was bringing workers to the surface at the end of their shift. 16:54 (14:54 GMT), The conveyor began to descend unexpectedly.” The company said in a statement posted on social network X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, before stopping when its counterweight got stuck.
“The rescue operation in the mine has been completed All 86 employees availableHe stated that the injured were transferred and “treated in 4 hospitals in the region.”
The accident occurred in the city. RustenburgIn the North West province of South Africa.
“This is the darkest day in the history of Implats (also known as the company) and our hearts are heavy for the lives lost and individuals affected in this devastating accident,” he said. Nico Müller, General manager of the company.
“Implats offers support to families and colleagues killed in the line of dutyHe added without giving further details.
All operations have been stopped This Tuesday, an investigation was launched at the mine to clarify the causes of the accident.