Two individuals have been confirmed dead in separate incidents at Karlo in the Suaman District of the Western North Region after falling into abandoned galamsey pits.
The victims, identified as 38-year-old Abaawa Mary and 32-year-old Money Fresh, lost their lives under different circumstances.
Reports indicate that Money Fresh, an illegal miner, slipped and fell into a galamsey pit while washing down after work.
Witnesses suggested he was allegedly under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident.
In a separate case, Abaawa Mary reportedly went to fetch water from an abandoned pit to irrigate her vegetable farm but slipped and drowned.
Sources revealed that Abaawa Mary was from Dadieso, the district capital, while Money Fresh’s hometown remains unknown.
Assemblyman for the Karlo Electoral Area, Eric Armah, confirmed that the police were informed, and the bodies have been taken to the mortuary.
He raised concerns over the dangers posed by abandoned galamsey pits in the community, noting that five people have died under similar circumstances this year alone.
He appealed to authorities to take urgent action to prevent further loss of lives.