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Three dead, 15 trapped in galamsey pit at Bremang

Three people have been confirmed dead after they were trapped in an illegal mining pit in Bremang in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central region.

An eyewitness who spoke to Starrfm.com.gh added that 15 people are still trapped in the pit and are yet to be rescued. Two other people who have been pulled out of the pit are in critical condition and have been rushed to the hospital for treatment.

The eyewitness added that two out of the three people who have been declared dead are not known in the community. He added that only one person amongst them is a known member of the community.

Some miners at the accident scene

A team of Police and officials from the National Disaster and Management Organisation (NADMO) are currently at the mining site helping to rescue the trapped miners.

The news of the trapped miners come after the operation halt began an anti-galamsey operation in a bid to save water bodies in the country.

More details soon…

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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