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20 Miners Trapped in Underground Mine in Zimbabwe

HeadlineFeb 07, 2020

In Zimbabwe, two miners have died and at least 20 more people have been trapped underground since Wednesday night after a gold mine shaft collapsed. Operators of the mine were not alerted until Thursday when the miners did not surface at the end of their shift. Rescue efforts are underway.

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