Tanzania, March 30 -- Geita. Conflicting accounts have emerged following the collapse of several mining shafts at Msasa mine in Runzewe Ward, Bukombe District, with some residents reporting injuries and possible deaths despite an official denial from authorities.

The incident occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with reports beginning to circulate on social media early in the morning.

The claims suggested that those affected included mine workers, small-scale traders and women involved in stone crushing, locally known as wapiga ukware, who were said to have been working around more than 10 shafts.

Some residents who spoke to The Citizen's sister publication, Mwananchi said a large number of people had gathered at the site before the inc...