Mining Accidents in Russia

Thirteen workers trapped in a collapsed gold mine in Russia's Far East have been declared dead after a two-week rescue effort. Another worker died in an explosion in an iron mine in Russia's central Sverdlovsk region.

Collapsed Gold Mine in Far Eastern Russia

At least 13 miners are trapped in a collapsed gold mine in far eastern Russia. Rescue operation launched to reach them at a depth of 125 meters. Cause of accident unknown. Mining accidents in the past blamed on safety violations.