BREAKING: All Redwing mine victims rescued alive
All miners trapped underground have been rescued alive state Media has reported.
About the Redwing accident
The accident happened between 0500-0600 hrs on Thursday 04 January 2024.
11 people were trapped underground at about 20m below the surface.
The cause of the collapse of the mine Shaft is suspected to be an earth tremor whose source is yet to be ascertained.
Day 1 Redwing Mine collapse
It is reported that 11 miners have been trapped underground at Metallon gold-owned Redwing Mine in Penhalonga, Mutare.
Earth tremors are reported to be the main cause whilst other sources claim the common problem of destroying support pillars.
Rescue teams move in to rescue trapped miners
Day 2 – Redwing rescue mission
Rescue teams went underground around 0900 hrs attempting to rescue and had to retreat after noticing the ground still curving.
The team tried again around 1200hrs and noticed that the ground had collapsed more.
Of concern is the fact that the ground at this place is visibly cracking and subsiding and therefore unsafe.
Day 2 Redwing rescue efforts futile
Rescue activities resumed in the morning and it appears they have been suspended again.
Day 3 Redwing Rescue (First miners rescued)
First victims were rescued
Mines and Mining Development Minister announced that all miners likely to be rescued alive.
All miners were rescued in the late afternoon