Three mineworkers who were trapped underground at Impala Platinum's Rustenburg operations have been found dead. File image: TYRONE ARTHUR
Impala Platinum on Tuesday said three of the five missing mineworkers trapped underground after a mudslide at its Rustenburg operations have been found dead. The other two mineworkers were rescued. “The [search and rescue] teams reached the affected area midafternoon [on Monday]. It is with deep regret we report that the teams recovered the bodies of three of our employees,” Implats spokesperson Johan Theron said.
“Their families have been notified and are receiving counselling and support. Two of our employees were, however, successfully rescued from the area and transferred to hospital for treatment. They are both in a serious but stable condition,” Theron said.Theron said the identities of the victims are not immediately being released as their next-of-kin are being informed.
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