At least eight bodies have been retrieved from a gravel mine accident in Chongwe District, Lusaka Province.
Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said this follows the tragic accident that occurred at the gravel mine in Chongwe earlier today.
He said the accident, which involved a collapse at the mine site, resulted in the unfortunate loss of lives.
Hamoonga stated that rescue teams have been working tirelessly to recover those affected by this incident.
He, however, said due to the challenging conditions at the site, the rescue operation has been temporarily suspended for the day.
Hamoonga said operations will resume at first light tomorrow to ensure the safety of all personnel involved in the ongoing efforts.
He said the Zambia Police Service, in collaboration with other emergency response teams, remains committed to bringing this operation to a close as safely and efficiently as possible.
Credit: Byta FM