Police in South Africa say at least 14 artisanal miners were found dead and dozens are injured at a disused mine

At least 14 artisanal miners have been confirmed dead following an incident at a disused mine near Rustenburg, South Africa. Authorities reported that dozens of others were injured during the event, which occurred on Tuesday. Rescue operations have been initiated to assist an unknown number of individuals potentially trapped within the shaft.

While initial reports identified the victims as artisanal miners, further details indicate that the fatalities were caused by a rockfall. The incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with clandestine mining operations in abandoned industrial sites across the region.