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Galamsey Tragedy: Woman Killed, Seven Injured in Ashanti Region
The shooting occurred when a security guard, attempting to disperse women working in the pit
- A woman was fatally shot
- The incident sparked anger among locals
- The tragedy highlights the dangerous conditions faced by those involved in galamsey mining
A tragic incident occurred at a galamsey mining site at Nyameadom in Ashanti Region, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to seven others.
The shooting occurred when a security guard, attempting to disperse women working in the pit, accidentally fired a shot that struck multiple people.
Angered by the incident, locals set fire to an excavator belonging to the Chinese mining company that owned the site.
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The incident has sparked outrage in the community, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by those involved in galamsey mining.
