A mining pit accident in the backdam of Kumung Kumung, Puruni River, Region Seven on Friday claimed the lives of two miners.
The deceased men have been identified as Troy Scott, a 44-year-old of Linden and Seon Martin, a 32-year-old from Lethem.
A police report said the men were employed by Rhyburn Elcock, a 42-year-old miner/businessman of Rahaman’s Park, EBD on his 6” Land Dredge.