11 KILLED IN SOUTH AFRICA MINE ELEVATOR CRASH
Written by Olakunle Oke on November 28, 2023
Mine operators has said an elevator carrying workers to the surface at a giant South African platinum mine plunged out of control killing 11 and injuring 75.
Impala Platinum said the devastating accident happened at its Rustenburg mine, northwest of Johannesburg, as more than 80 employees were leaving a shaft at the end of their shift.
The company said 75 workers were injured and were transferred to local hospitals and admitted for treatment.
Impala spokesman Johan Theron told reporters some were severely injured, most suffered from ankle and leg fractures, and others walked out with minor scratches.
Rescue operations have been completed and all the 86 employees involved are accounted for.
