2 panners die in disused mine shaft

TWO gold panners from Uzumba in Mashonaland East province died, while another escaped with minor injuries after a disused mine shaft they were working in collapsed and trapped them inside.

Marondera police sources confirmed the incident, which happened on July 3 this year, and identified the deceased as Charles Dzidzi (28) and Thomas Ndlovu (33), both of Kadange village in Chief Nyajina’s area.

The third victim, Tafadzwa Dzidzi (25), was rescued by a passer-by.

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