Tragedy Strikes: Fatal Accident Claims Eleven Lives at South African Platinum Mine

Eleven workers were killed and 75 others injured in a lift accident at a platinum mine in Rustenburg, South Africa. The incident occurred as employees were leaving a shaft at the end of their shift. The mine's operator, Impala Platinum, expressed deep shock and sadness over the loss of their colleagues and is providing support to the affected individuals and their families. South Africa, the world's largest producer of platinum, has seen a decrease in mining fatalities over the years, but workplace safety remains a concern in the industry.