Trapped Workers in Flooded Coal Mine in India
Nine workers trapped in flooded coal mine in India's Assam state, rescue operation underway with army assistance.
Key Points
- Miners feared trapped 300 feet below ground after water gushed in from nearby unused mine.
- Accidents in illegal mines are frequent in India's east and northeast.
- At least 15 miners were killed in a similar incident in Meghalaya state in 2019.
Pros
- Army and national disaster management team assisting in rescue operation.
Cons
- Workers trapped in hazardous conditions due to flooded mine.