Police caught a gold digger tunneling under train tracks near Mvuma on Sunday. Railway security officers found the man making dangerous holes beneath active rail lines. The illegal digging created deep cavities that threaten train safety and could cause crashes. Photos show serious damage to the railway foundation from the mining work. National Railways of Zimbabwe security teams patrol regularly to stop such crimes.
The digger worked inside protected railway land that extends 45 meters from each side of tracks. Zimbabwe law bans all mining activities within railway boundaries and punishes violators with ten years behind bars. Underground digging weakens the track support system and makes trains more likely to derail. Heavy freight trains passing over damaged areas face higher crash risks from unstable ground below.
Railway officials report more illegal mining cases happening near train corridors across the country. Security patrols have increased along vulnerable railway sections to catch miners before they cause major damage. Local people can report suspicious digging activities through official railway channels to help prevent future incidents.
The digger worked inside protected railway land that extends 45 meters from each side of tracks. Zimbabwe law bans all mining activities within railway boundaries and punishes violators with ten years behind bars. Underground digging weakens the track support system and makes trains more likely to derail. Heavy freight trains passing over damaged areas face higher crash risks from unstable ground below.
Railway officials report more illegal mining cases happening near train corridors across the country. Security patrols have increased along vulnerable railway sections to catch miners before they cause major damage. Local people can report suspicious digging activities through official railway channels to help prevent future incidents.
