A devastating landslide occurred on November 1st at a sand quarry in Timbi Tounni, Guinea, claiming the life of one worker and injuring another. The incident, which was reported by Guinéenews, has sparked concerns about the safety of artisanal sand extraction in the area. According to eyewitnesses, the landslide occurred around noon, catching workers off guard. The quarry, located in the Thioukkou area, has been the site of previous accidents, raising questions about the effectiveness of safety measures and regulations.
The victim, identified as Mody Mamadou Aliou from Timbiwol, was pronounced dead at the scene with severe head injuries. His body was recovered and handed over to his family for burial later that day. Another worker, Mody Alassane from "Bhawo École", was injured and is receiving medical treatment. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents calling for greater action to be taken to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
This is not the first time that the quarry has been the site of a fatal accident. According to Amadou Parawol Bah, president of the Timbi Tounni Centre district, a young man named Mody Mamadou Bhawo Fello lost his life in similar circumstances, and several others have been injured. Despite these incidents, and repeated warnings and bans from local authorities, some users have continued to frequent the site, putting themselves at risk of serious harm or death.
The authorities have responded to the latest incident by launching a concerted effort to ban the site and prevent further accidents. The mayor, local leaders, and residents are working together to demand an immediate and definitive halt to activities at the quarry. The goal is to prevent another tragedy from occurring and causing more families to suffer.
The incident has highlighted the need for greater regulation and enforcement of safety measures in artisanal sand extraction. The local community is calling for more to be done to protect workers and prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. An investigation into the incident is likely to be launched, and it is hoped that it will lead to greater accountability and action to improve safety standards.
The people of Timbi Tounni are coming together to demand change and ensure that their voices are heard. They are seeking a safer and more secure environment, and are calling on the authorities to take concrete steps to prevent further accidents. The incident has sparked a renewed focus on the need for greater safety and regulation in the extractive industry.
Local authorities are working to engage with the community and find a solution to the problem of artisanal sand extraction. The aim is to find a way to balance the economic needs of the community with the need to protect workers and prevent harm.
Key points
- One worker was killed and another injured in a landslide at a sand quarry in Timbi Tounni, Guinea.
- The quarry has been the site of previous accidents, despite repeated warnings and bans from local authorities.
- The authorities are working to ban the site and prevent further accidents, with a focus on improving safety standards and regulation.
