The collapse of a mine in the Magadan region. What is known

On April 30, a rock mass descended at the Kadykchansky coal mine in the Susuman urban district of the Magadan Region. According to preliminary data from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, up to eight people may be under the rubble. All the details are in the Izvestia article.

The circumstances of the incident

The incident occurred at the Kadykchansky coal mine in the Susuman district. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation in the Magadan region, a message was received about the descent of a mountain mass. According to preliminary data, up to eight people may be under the rubble.

The source of Izvestia clarified that there may be people and equipment under the rubble, including a UAZ car, a loader and a machine tool.

Rescue work

Rescue units moved to the emergency site. The group included 16 people — firefighters, mountain rescuers and medics, six pieces of equipment are involved. The Mi-8 helicopter of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations is also being prepared for departure to strengthen the search and rescue operation.

Work is underway at the scene to clear the rubble, experts are trying to establish the exact location of people.

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