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At least 13 Russian miners trapped in collapsed gold mine: officials

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Associated Press
Published March 19, 2024, 1:10 p.m. ET

At least 13 miners have been trapped in a collapsed gold mine in far eastern Russia, regional officials said Tuesday.

Part of the mine collapsed in Zeysk district, authorities in the Amur region said.

At least 13 miners have been trapped in a collapsed gold mine in far eastern Russia, regional officials said Tuesday.
At least 13 miners have been trapped in a collapsed gold mine in far eastern Russia, regional officials said Tuesday. AP
Emergency responders were trying to reach the miners, who were trapped at a depth of 125 meters, Russian media reported.
Emergency responders were trying to reach the miners, who were trapped at a depth of 125 meters, Russian media reported. RUSSIAN INVESTIGATIVE COMMITEE/HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Pioneer gold mine.
A rescue operation has been launched, according to reports. RUSSIAN INVESTIGATIVE COMMITEE/HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Russia Emergency Situations employees were seen walking to the collapsed gold mine.
Russia Emergency Situations employees were seen walking to the collapsed gold mine. AP

The Emergencies Ministry reported that 13 miners were trapped, but the regional prosecutor’s office said that up to 15 could remain underground.

A rescue operation has been launched.

Emergency responders were trying to reach the miners, who were trapped at a depth of 125 meters (410 feet), via a ventilation shaft, Russian media reported.

Officials didn’t immediately say what caused the accident. Most mining accidents in the past have been blamed on violations of safety rules.