Gold miner dies in pit cave-in

Last Updated on Saturday, 26 December 2015, 21:00 by GxMedia

A gold miner from Den Amstel, West Coast Demerara was killed Saturday afternoon when a mining pit caved in, police said.

He has been identified as 33-year old Seckou Adams.

The incident occurred at Warrenbu, North West District.

Adams’ body was at the Port Kaituma Hospital Mortuary awaiting an autopsy, as investigations continue.