A 23-year-old man has tragically lost his life while three others are in critical condition following the collapse of an illegal mining pit on Tuesday at Nkonteng, near Nkawie in the Atwima Nwabiagya south Municipality of the Ashanti Region.
The deceased, identified as Osei Kwabena, a native of Offinso, was trapped beneath the rubble and could not be rescued.
However, the other three were pulled out alive with severe injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Nkawie government hospital.
The body of the deceased has been deposited in the morgue for autopsy and preservation.