Oropesa — May 7, 2024 —
Three brothers tragically lost their lives in a mining accident at the Puchungo mine in Oropesa, Apurimac, Peru, on Tuesday, May 6. The incident,which claimed the lives of Abraham,Dario,and Pablo Huanacchiri Pérez,is under investigation,with authorities suspecting toxic gas inhalation as the cause. This latest incident underscores the dangerous conditions for miners.For more details,continue reading.
Apurímac Mine Tragedy: Three Brothers Die in Latest Peruvian Mining Accident
Oropesa, Apurímac, Peru – Just two days after the bodies of 13 miners were discovered in Pataz province, another mining tragedy has struck Peru. This time, three workers have been found dead in the Puchungo mine, located in the Totora sector of the Oropesa District, Antabamba province, in Apurímac.
Details of the Incident
the victims, identified as brothers Abraham Huanacchiri Pérez, 21, Dario Huanacchiri Pérez, 26, and Pablo Huanacchiri Pérez, 20, were performing extraction work in one of the mine’s undercuts. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 6.
Fellow miners discovered the bodies and immediately alerted the authorities. Initial reports from responding officers suggest the brothers may have died from inhaling toxic gases during their work.
Community Impact
The Huanacchiri Pérez brothers were from the town of Huayanacotas, in the province of La Unión.Their deaths have deeply affected the community, highlighting the dangers faced by miners in the region.
Official Response
As of now, authorities have not released an official statement regarding the incident at the artisanal mine. Investigations are likely underway to determine the exact cause of death and assess safety conditions at the Puchungo mine.
Related Incident
This tragedy follows closely on the heels of another recent event. The assailants were distributed between the two floors of the interprovincial vehicle,which was circulating along the interoceanic road.
