Since March 18, 13 workers have been missing at a depth of about 125 meters – Rescue efforts suspended today
An accident occurred on March 18 in a gold mine in the Amur region in the Russian Far East, as a result of which 13 workers specialized in tunneling were trapped inside the galleries, at a depth of about 125 meters.
The accident was caused by a rock fall and the workers have been trapped ever since.
In the previous days, the Russian Ministry of Emergencies had announced that the gold mine had apparently been flooded.
Today, state news agency TASS reported that most rescue efforts had been suspended amid fears of another collapse.
In a statement on the Telegram messaging app, the emergency ministry said crews would examine water reserves found at the bottom of four wells.
“This will allow us to gain a comprehensive picture of the depth of the gold mine and make a decision on further work,” it added.
The gold mine is called Pionnier and is located in a relatively remote area, on the eastern edge of Russia about 5,300 kilometers east of Moscow, and is one of the largest in the country.
Accidents in mines in Russia are frequent and often linked to lax enforcement of safety rules, poor management, corruption or outdated equipment.
Source :Skai
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