Sad news came from the underground mining rescue team PT Freeport Indonesia. TIM found 2 co-workers who were caught in a wet material slide incident in the Grassberg Block Cave area.

President Director of PT Freeport Indonesia, Tony Wenas said, based on identification, the two bodies were Wigih Hartono, Electrician PT Cita Contact and Irawan, Electrician PT Cita Contact. The two bodies were found at around 08.45 WIT.

"On behalf of the company and personally, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family left behind. PT Freeport Indonesia will continue to assist and provide full support to families in this difficult time," Tony Wenas said in his statement, Saturday, September 20.

Tony ensured that rescue teams were working relentlessly by mobilizing all the power of effort, despite being faced with major challenges and ting risks.

Until now, search efforts for 5 other workers are still being carried out. Tony also invited all parties to provide prayers and moral support for rescue teams in the field so that all co-workers can be found immediately.

"PTFI also expresses its gratitude to all those who have provided support in facing this difficult time," said Tony.


The English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French versions are automatically generated by the AI. So there may still be inaccuracies in translating, please always see Indonesian as our main language. (system supported by DigitalSiber.id)

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