Accra: Three people have been confirmed dead and one remains missing, after a mine shaft collapsed in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West Province, on Thursday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said on Saturday.
According to Ghana News Agency, the incident occurred at Rowdy Boys 4 Mine on July 16, 2026, when a mine shaft collapsed while eight miners were working underground, approximately 100 meters deep. Police stated that four miners managed to escape, while four others were trapped. Rescue efforts resulted in the retrieval of three bodies, with one miner still trapped underground.
Police, the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, and other relevant authorities are continuing with search and recovery operations while investigations into the cause of the collapse are underway. Mine accidents are common in Zimbabwe, particularly during the rainy season, when softened ground can cause shafts to collapse.