Death toll in coalmine accident in Kazakhstan rises to five

Death toll in coalmine accident in Kazakhstan rises to five
# 03 November 2022 09:14 (UTC +04:00)

Rescuers found the body of another miner killed as a result of the accident in Lenin coalmine developed by JSC Arcelor Mittal Temirtau, APA reports citing Kazinform.

As the Ministry of Emergencies reported, the body was found at 09:09 am during a rescue operation.

An accident occurred today at 03:03 am in the Lenin coalmine of JSC Arcelor Mittal Temirtau,

06 employees were working in the coal mine when the accident took place. Of them, 101 were brought to the surface alive. Five people were left inside to ensure the operation of lifting cages. Four miners were found dead. Another four were rushed to the Central Hospital of Shakhtinsk.

An emergency brigade of Komir militarized emergency service is working on the accident site.

The leadership of the company, the governor of the region, and the mayor of the town arrived at the scene of the accident.

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