Update on Mine Collapses in Sverdlovsk and Amur Regions
Early reports from the Severopeschanskaya mine in the Sverdlovsk region indicate that five workers were underground at the time of the collapse. Four of them were rescued and handed over to medical staff for treatment. The information comes from RIA News, citing the mine’s press service. The company confirmed that two miners are currently in hospital and two are in an ambulance, with the health status described as two likely moderately severe cases and two mild ones. The search continues for the fifth worker who remained inside the mine during the incident. This update highlights the ongoing rescue operation and the evolving picture of injuries as responders work to reach the remaining miner. (RIA News, press service)
In a separate incident earlier today, a different collapse occurred at the Krasnoturinsk mine in the Sverdlovsk region, where rubble trapped several workers. Initial reports indicated three workers were affected. The mine’s management indicated that the collapse happened while explosive charges were being placed into wells and that an explosive detonation occurred without authorization at approximately 17:00 Moscow time, triggering the collapse. Rescue teams were deployed to assess the scene and locate any workers who may be trapped. (RIA News, mine administration)
Additionally, it was announced that the rescue operation at the Pioneer mine in the Amur region has reached a conclusion after several hours of work. The operation involved coordinated efforts to reach workers and bring them to safety, with teams confirming that all individuals inside were accounted for and supported as needed. (Amur regional authorities, press briefings)
Earlier today, a separate incident was reported in Kamchatka, where a worker was rescued from under rubble at a local mine. Rescue crews completed a dangerous extraction and provided medical attention on site before transporting the person to a medical facility for further care. (Kamchatka emergency services, field reports)