Explosion at Coal Mine in Eastern Turkey Triggers Rescue Operation
An explosion has occurred at a coal mine in the Alacakaya district of Elazığ, located in eastern Anatolia, according to reports from Hürriyet. Authorities have launched an investigation, while rescue teams are working urgently to save miners trapped in the collapsed shaft.
Eyewitness Accounts of the Incident
Survivors described the chaotic scene, stating that the explosion happened suddenly, leaving workers scrambling for their lives. In the panic, two miners were reportedly left behind. Efforts are now underway to locate and rescue them.
Previous Mining Disasters in Turkey
This is not the first coal mining disaster in Turkey. In 2022, a devastating explosion at another mine left multiple workers dead and many others injured. The latest incident raises renewed concerns about mining safety in the country.
Authorities are expected to release further details as the investigation continues.
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