A miner died in an accident at a chromium mine in Martanesh. The incident involved a massive rock falling from a mine shaft, causing fatal injuries. The victim, identified as Gëzim Muça, 62, was working in a mine when the accident occurred.
The incident occurred as Muça was working in a mine when a large rock fell from the shaft and hit him, causing fatal injuries. Colleagues notified the police and emergency services immediately. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The mine accident adds to the growing number of fatalities in the mining sector in Albania, particularly in the Bulqizë, Klos, and Martanesh areas. Over 100 miners have died or been seriously injured in the past decade in mine shafts.
The mine safety protocols were not fully respected, according to the police, leading to the tragic incident. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident and ensure that safety measures are properly followed in future mining operations.