Two individuals engaged in mining work at a minesite in Severouralsk.
📣 Hear this, folks! A disastrous event transpired at the "Cheremukhovskaya-Glubokaya" mine, located in the tiny village of Cheremukhovo, situated near Severouralsk in the Sverdlovsk region. This mine, owned by the SUEK conglomerate, encountered a catastrophic collapse at the 1040 level.
At the time, some construction work was being done on level 1172 to fortify the walls. Regrettably, two workers found themselves caught up in the chaos that ensued, according to reports from a source at operational services, quoted by TASS. As we speak, rescue attempts are being tirelessly made to reach those trapped underground. So far, no official news regarding casualties has been disclosed.
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📰 Credits for this piece go to RIA "Novy Day" for their hard-hitting coverage. Stay tuned for more updates on this heart-wrenching incident!
Here's a quick run-down of the current situation:
- The Cheremukhovskaya-Glubokaya mine, operated by Rusal subsidiary SUBR, is among the deepest mines globally and the second deepest in Russia[2][3].
- The incident took place at a staggering depth of 1,172 meters (3,845 feet). Two workers were injured in the collapse and are currently hospitalized following quick extraction from the scene[1][2].
- Preliminary reports indicate that there may be two additional workers trapped in the mine. However, these claims remain unsubstantiated as no further official confirmation has been released[4].
- Authorities are conducting mandatory safety checks on the mine facility as rescue operations continue at the affected level while other levels remain operational[2].
- The unfortunate incident at the Cheremukhovskaya-Glubokaya mine, a significant player in both the general-news and finance sectors, has raised concerns about the safety practices in the industry.
- Despite the ongoing rescue efforts, the financial future of the workers involved in the accident, as well as their families, remains uncertain due to the halt in construction work at the mine.
