At least 32 killed after fire breaks out at coal mine in Kazakhstan, relatives of miners gather near site

Kazakhstan: At least 32 killed after fire breaks out at coal mine

Published on Oct 29, 2023 11:56 AM IST 9 Photos
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Relatives of miners gather at the Kostenko coal mine operated by ArcelorMittal Temirtau during a power outrage, as a rescue operation continues following a mine fire, in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. (AFP)

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Relatives of miners sit at the Kostyenko ArcelorMittal coal mine building as a rescue operation continues following a mine fire in Karaganda, north-western Kazakhstan, on October. (AFP)

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Medical staff provide assistance to a woman at the administration building of the Kostyenko coal mine in Karaganda.(AFP)

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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered his government to take control of the Kazakh branch of the company. "This is a tragedy," Tokayev said as he met with families of the victims. He called for a day of national mourning on Sunday. (AFP)

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The emergency situations ministry stated the bodies of 32 people had been found and added "the search for 14 miners is continuing." (AFP)

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