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August 18, 2026
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Four days trapped: Six miners feared dead in Turkana gold mine collapse

Four days trapped: Six miners feared dead in Turkana gold mine collapse

Four days after miners were trapped inside a gold mine gorge in Naduat, Nakalale Ward, fears are growing that the number of people underground could be far higher than initially reported..

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An estimated number of miners are feared dead after a gold mine gorge collapsed in Naduat, Turkana County, trapping individuals underground for four days.

  • Six miners were initially reported trapped, but residents now fear the number could exceed 20.
  • The ongoing rescue operation is being led by local residents due to the difficult terrain, with assistance from the Kenya Red Cross and Turkana County officials.
  • Turkana County Police Commander John Tarus confirmed the collapse and the survival of two individuals, but the exact number of trapped miners remains unclear due to community reluctance to provide full details.

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