As a result, the gold mine in western Kenya was closed with 12 miners trapped inside. This was reported by a local police representative on Tuesday.
"12 miners remain trapped in the mine, and currently we are conducting rescue operations," said the police officer.
He added that the cause of the collapse has not yet been established, but rescuers are working at the site of the incident to save the people.
"We are doing everything possible to ensure that our people are safe and that no one is left behind in this complicated situation," the police representative emphasized.