DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- Two miners have been killed by a dynamite explosion in Tanzania's northern region of Mara, an official said on Thursday.
Farida Nchagwa, a councilor for Kenyamanyori ward in Inchage division in Mara region, told a meeting of councilors that the duo was killed by the explosion while they were underground mining gold on Wednesday.
Nchagwa said the victims were aged 20 and 21 years, appealing to relevant authorities to conduct regular inspections in mining pits to avoid further disasters.
She said ongoing rains have affected mining activities, especially for small-scale miners who are using crude mining facilities.
Innocent Kweka, a medical officer for Tarime district government hospital, said bodies of the victims were mutilated beyond recognition. ■