Nearly 300 miners trapped in South African gold mine

In South Africa, 289 miners have been trapped in a gold mine since yesterday. A rescue operation has been launched to bring them out of the three-kilometer-deep mine.

The miners were working in the evening at the mine in Westonaria near Johannesburg. According to South African media, a lift was damaged by falling debris.

A spokesperson confirmed that everyone is safe and that the workers are being provided with food. No one was injured in the incident.

The mine owner, Subanye Stillwater, stated that a safety assessment is underway to hoist the miners to the surface. Photos from the mine show the men waiting for rescue.

The mining company expects everyone to be rescued today. The miners have been instructed to stay at their posts as much as possible.