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Russian Coal Mine Collapse Leaves 4 Dead, 26 Missing
Feb. 26, 2016 09:53AM PST
Industrial Metals InvestingReuters reported that an accident at a coal mine in Russia owned by a subsidiary of Severstal has left four miners dead and 26 missing.
Reuters reported that an accident at a coal mine in Russia owned by a subsidiary of Severstal has left four miners dead and 26 missing.
As quoted in the press release:
The Vorkutaugol mining company, which runs the mine, said parts of the facility had collapsed after a sudden leak of methane gas triggered two blasts, the TASS news agency reported.
The latest in a long line of accidents in Russia’s coal mining industry, the episode is likely to raise fresh questions about how strictly safety rules are being followed.