Four dead, hundreds feared trapped in Turkish mine explosion
- 10 years ago
Rescue teams rush to treat the injured after an explosion at a coal mine in western Turkey.
At least four people are dead and hundreds are believed to still be trapped inside.
(SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKISH ENERGY MINISTER, TANER YILDIZ, SAYING:
"A very serious accident has happened in Soma in a mine. There is a big problem due to a fire that started after an electrical fault underground."
Family members rushed to the mine for updates on their loved ones. Because the explosion happened during a shift change, officials say it isn't clear just how many people are trapped inside.
At least four people are dead and hundreds are believed to still be trapped inside.
(SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKISH ENERGY MINISTER, TANER YILDIZ, SAYING:
"A very serious accident has happened in Soma in a mine. There is a big problem due to a fire that started after an electrical fault underground."
Family members rushed to the mine for updates on their loved ones. Because the explosion happened during a shift change, officials say it isn't clear just how many people are trapped inside.