EWN reports that the death toll in respect of the Impala Platinum (Implats) mine disaster in Rustenburg climbed to 13 after another miner died in hospital on Sunday.
Implats said of the 50 employees in hospital, eight were in critical care. A week ago, 11 workers at the North West mine died when a cage carrying 86 mineworkers suffered a mechanical fault resulting in it plunging to the bottom of the shaft. Implats said it was working closely with the families of the miners who had lost their lives. The mine's spokesperson, Johan Theron advised that 23 miners have since been discharged from hospital and added: We are seeing more and more patients being discharged from hospital but eight remain in critical care. Our thoughts and prayers remain with everyone in hospital, their families and everyone impacted by this tragic event.” The mine is expected to host a day of remembrance and memorial service for the affected families. The names of the miners who died will only be released at the memorial.
- Read the original of the short report in the above regard by Orrin Singh at EWN
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