There was a powerful explosion at a mine in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. The bodies of more than 40 miners have already been discovered. The search for another one continues.
The search for many more people continues now. Local media reported this, informs 24 Channel.
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What is known about the explosion at the mine in Karaganda
After a loud explosion at the mine, 205 of the 252 people were brought to the surface. Of these, 18 sought medical help.
As of the morning of October 29, the media reported that the bodies of 45 dead miners had already been found. The search for another one continues.
The work is being carried out in the area of two mining sites located at a distance of about 6 kilometers from each other. All possible routes for rescuers to reach possible locations of miners are being worked out,
– reported the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Previously, the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the government to stop cooperation with the ArcelorMittal Temirtau company, at whose mine the accident occurred. He also expressed condolences to the families of the victims. A special commission has been created to clarify the circumstances of the accident.
Note! Tokayev declared October 29 a day of mourning for the victims of the Karaganda mine accident.
It is noted that the Prosecutor General’s Office has already begun a pre-trial investigation under the article on violation of safety rules during mining construction work. An interdepartmental investigative and operational group was also created under the leadership of special prosecutors, which included the most experienced law enforcement officers and Emergencies Ministry specialists.
Later it became known that in Kazakhstan there was a methane explosion in the mine, reported the press service of ArcelorMittal Temirtau JSC.
There was probably a gas methane explosion in the lava,
– the company said in a statement.
What is happening now at the site of the explosion: watch the video
The network reports that the explosion that occurred today in the Kostenko mine is the fifth emergency situation at ArcelorMittal Temirtau facilities during the year, which led to the death of employees.
Kazakhstan nationalizes ArcelorMittal Temirtau
In company confirmed Government reports that both sides have been in discussions over the future of ArcelorMittal Temirtau and recently signed a preliminary agreement that will transfer ownership to Kazakhstan.
The company noted that it strives to complete this transaction as quickly as possible in order to minimize disruptions.
“Both parties are very focused on an outcome that benefits the people who work in the steel mill, iron ore and coal mines, and the communities that support the operations,” the statement said.
They also added that several months ago they entered into negotiations on transferring ownership of ArcelorMittal Temirtau back to the government, and last week before this accident a preliminary agreement was signed. By the way, ArcelorMittal has owned mines in Kazakhstan since 1995.
Other similar tragic cases
A methane explosion occurred at a coal mine in Pavlograd. At the time of the incident, 200 miners were underground. At least 3 workers were injured. Let us remind you that in July of this year there was a sudden release of coal and gas at the Pokrovskoye mine. Three workers went missing due to the explosion. Later it became known that they died – their bodies were discovered during rescue operations. This is a driver and two miners. A rock collapse also occurred at one of the mines in the Lviv region. As a result, one miner was killed. The incident occurred at the Lvovugol state enterprise at the Vozrozhdenie mine.
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2023-10-29 16:10:00
