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Kamonyi: Stone quarry collapse kills one, another rescued alive

By IGIHE
On 2 February 2024 at 12:38

Following a stone quarry collapse at the Rugarika mine in Kamonyi District, situated on farmland in Nzagwa Village, Nyarubuye Cell, Rugalika Sector, one of the two trapped men has been rescued, while his colleague was retrieved lifeless. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Gafurafura Claver, aged 47, was pulled out alive on Thursday, having been trapped under a steep rock for 28 hours. Unfortunately, his friend, Niyonsaba Eric, aged 43, was retrieved lifeless on the same day the incident happened.

Dr. Nahayo Sylvère, the Mayor of Kamonyi District, confirmed to IGIHE that one of the victims was rescued alive.

He urged residents to avoid engaging in illegal mining and quarrying, particularly during the rainy season, emphasizing the importance of preventing the loss of life.


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