An investigation has been launched into a mining incident which occurred on Tuesday at 13 Miles, Mango Landing, Essequibo River, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and claimed the life of 27-year-old Mark Anthony Williams.
Police stated that the deceased, a pit man from Morashee Village, Essequibo River was working in a mining pit along with other workers when heavy rain and high winds began.
During this time, a tree reportedly fell into the pit and struck Williams. As a result, he sustained injuries to his head and was pulled from the pit in an unconscious condition. He later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigations are ongoing.
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