Six people killed, 10 others injured after gold mine collapses in Marsabit

A total of six people lost their lives on Monday night when an illegal goldmine in Dabel, Marsabit County, collapsed, trapping miners under the rubble.

Ten other miners were hospitalized following the tragedy at Hillo Gold Mine, with police suspecting that more victims may still be trapped under the debris.

Police reports indicate that the deceased and injured miners intruded into the illegal goldmine, which had been shut down by the government for security reasons.

Unknown to authorities, the victims went mining, and the goldmine collapsed, killing the six persons instantly.

Rescue efforts are still underway to recover any remaining victims and clear the scene, while investigations into the tragedy continue.

Hillo Goldmine is among the sites that were gazetted as disturbed areas in May 2024, and their reopening was in process before the tragedy occurred.

Authorities insist that the activities at the goldmine were illegal and permission had not been granted for its operation.