The bodies of four victims were found at a coal mine in the Magadan region.

Rescuers found the bodies of four people at the site of the collapse at a coal mine in the Magadan region. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.

"During the search and rescue operations in the Susuman city district, the bodies of four people were found," TASS quoted the text of the message.

According to preliminary data, up to eight people may be under the rubble. The search and rescue operation continues around the clock.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations added that the relatives of the victims are receiving the necessary assistance, psychologists are working with them.

The mountain has gone from under your feet: a mine collapsed in the Magadan region

There may be people and equipment under the rubble.

The collapse of the mine in the Magadan region became known on April 30. According to preliminary information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation in the region, up to eight people could be trapped under the rubble. Alexander Nesterovich, the general director of the company where the incident was recorded, linked the incident to a mudslide. A criminal case has been opened.

At the coal mine, the search for people after the collapse continued all night, over 2 thousand cubic meters of rock were dismantled on site.