[HEADLINE NEWS (27/9)] - Bencana Longsor Tambang IL364L di Solok

Summary

A landslide at an illegal gold mining site in Nagari Sungai Abu, Solok, West Sumatra, resulted in the tragic loss of 15 lives, with many others feared trapped. The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, occurred on Thursday afternoon. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with emergency responders facing challenges due to difficult terrain and limited access, requiring an 8-hour trek on foot to reach the site. Local authorities, including the Solok Police Chief, confirmed that the area is prone to landslides due to unstable soil, urging the cessation of illegal mining operations for safety reasons.

Takeaways

• 🌧️ A landslide occurred at an illegal gold mining site in Nagari Sungai Abu, Solok, West Sumatra.
• 😔 The disaster has led to 15 confirmed deaths, with several others feared trapped underground.
• ⛏️ The landslide happened in a long-abandoned mining hole during a period of heavy rainfall.
• 🚑 Rescue efforts are ongoing, with limited equipment and challenging terrain hampering progress.
• 🏍️ Access to the site is difficult, requiring either motorcycles or an 8-hour walk by foot.
• 👷 The victims were local miners conducting manual gold mining operations.
• 🚨 Local health services, including ambulances, have been deployed to aid in rescue and evacuation efforts.
• 📉 The site had previously been identified as a high-risk area for landslides due to the unstable soil structure.
• 👮 Authorities have attempted to crack down on illegal mining in the area in recent years but with limited success.
• ⚠️ The police urge the public to avoid such illegal mining activities, citing both legal violations and the high risk of accidents.

Q & A

What event is being reported in the script?

A landslide occurred at an illegal gold mining site in Nagari Sungai Abu, Hiliran Gumanti, Solok, West Sumatra.

When did the landslide occur?

The landslide occurred on Thursday afternoon.

How many casualties were reported in the initial data?

Initially, there were 15 casualties reported dead and dozens of people were believed to be trapped.

What is the suspected cause of the landslide?

The heavy rainfall in the previous days is suspected to have caused the unstable land to collapse.

What was the condition of the mining site where the landslide occurred?

The site was an abandoned gold mine with a history of illegal mining activities.

What challenges were faced during the evacuation and search operations?

The rescue teams faced difficulties due to the long travel time, which was about 8 hours on foot, and the need to use ropes for assistance.

What assistance was provided by the local health department?

The Solok Health Department sent an ambulance unit to the nearest disaster location to assist in the evacuation of victims.

What was the update on the number of casualties during the interview with Pak Muari?

During the interview, it was updated that 11 people had died, with several others injured, and the exact number of those still trapped was not confirmed at the time.

What was the condition of the injured victims?

There were victims with both severe and minor injuries, with four reported to have severe injuries.

What was the weather condition like during the search and rescue operations?

It was not raining during the search and rescue operations, and no new victims were reported during the process.

What actions have been taken by the local government and police regarding illegal mining in the area?

The local government and police have conducted several actions, including warnings and enforcement measures, to address illegal mining activities in the region.