Narrow escape for workers after Chinese Landing pit collapses

The section of the mining pit that collapsed

Workers employed at one of the most active mining pits on the disputed Chinese Landing in the north west escaped injury and possibly death following a cave-in.

The mining pit collapsed on Tuesday resulting in the destruction of machinery such as pumps and crushers, and shade tents within the pit.

A source told Stabroek News that a keen-eyed worker observed a fissure in the pit wall with falling soil, and alerted the others.