14 illegal miners killed and scores injured at disused Nkaneng mine near Rustenburg

Fourteen illegal miners have died and scores more were injured after an incident at a disused mine in Nkaneng, near Rustenburg, North West police confirmed on Tuesday morning.

Police confirmation and immediate response

According to IOL, the provincial police issued a brief statement confirming the casualties at the abandoned mine in Nkaneng. The police statement said:

“14 illegal miners dead at disused mine – scores injured at Nkaneng near Rustenburg.”

The statement said newly appointed provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Arthur Peter Adams, was on his way to the scene.

Reporting and next steps

According to IOL, the newspaper has sent inquiries to North West police spokesperson Colonel Adele Myburgh for further details and will update the story when a response is received.

According to IOL, this is a developing story.