Explosions at the Severnaya coal mine in Vorkuta
Severnaya mine, Vorkuta, Komi Republic · 25 Feb 2016 · Mine accident
On 25 February 2016 methane explosions hit the Severnaya coal mine in Vorkuta; another blast followed on 28 February during the rescue operation. According to the Investigative Committee, 36 people died, miners and mine rescuers.
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«В результате этого происшествия погибло в общей сложности 36 человек, еще 17 получили травмы различной степени тяжести.»Следственный комитет РФ: «Направлено в суд уголовное дело об аварии на шахте «Северная» в Республике Коми», 18 ноября 2019 · archive copy
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