A mine collapsed in Russia: 13 miners trapped in rubble

A mine collapsed in Russia: 13 miners trapped in rubble

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13 miners are still alive under the rubble after a mine collapse in the Amur region of Russia, and rescuers are trying to reach them.

A mine collapsed in the Amur region of Russia. According to Russian Telegram channels, 13 miners were trapped under the rubble, UNN reports.

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The rock fell in an adit at the Pioneer plant in Khabarovsk, in the Zeya district. Thirteen miners were trapped under the rubble.

According to preliminary information, they are alive. Air is coming into the mine, but there is no direct connection with people. Communications have been cut off.

A platoon of rescuers has already been dispatched to help, and they will be on the spot in a few hours. Another team has been dispatched by helicopter from Khabarovsk.