https://i0.wp.com/demerarawaves.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UG-2024-5.png!

Gold miner seriously injured in pit cave-in

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

A mining pit collapsed Friday at Saint Elizabeth in Region Eight, critically injuring one miner.  

James Henry,43, was late Friday night air-dashed to the city for emergency medical attention. He sustained injuries to his spine and lower back, according to well-placed sources. 

Unconfirmed reports are that the man had been covered in the pit for at least 15 minutes.