Methane explosion at the Vorkutinskaya coal mine
Vorkutinskaya mine, Vorkuta, Komi Republic · 11 Feb 2013 · Mine accident
On 11 February 2013 a methane explosion hit the Vorkutinskaya coal mine in the Komi Republic. According to the Investigative Committee, 19 miners died: 18 in the blast and one later in hospital.
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«Расследование уголовного дела по факту взрыва на шахте ОАО "Воркутауголь" (республика Коми) и гибели 19 горняков продлится еще как минимум месяц, сообщил РИА Новости в пятницу глава СУ СКР по Коми Николай Басманов.»РИА Новости: «Расследование взрыва на шахте "Воркутинская" займет еще месяц», 1 марта 2013 · archive copy
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