Two girls die after falling into galamsey pit

Two teenage girls, identified as Alicia and Anita Asare, have been confirmed dead after falling into a galamsey pit at Sanfo-Aduam in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

Both girls are 13 years and students of Sanfo-Aduam SDA primary school.

Information gathered revealed that both girls were trapped under the pit for hours before some community members eventually rescued them.

According to an eyewitness, the deceased reportedly drowned in the pit while swimming in a river surrounded by several galamsey pits.

Close sources revealed that the girls died on Friday, April 21, 2023, in the company of their friends who had gone on a swimming expedition.

The two teenagers were laid to rest today, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, amidst tears by community members.

Hundreds of mourners who showed up to commiserate with the family expressed worry over how numerous galamsey pits have been abandoned in the area.

They called on authorities in the area to work towards covering all pits left in the community by illegal miners to protect residents from falling into them.