According to reports, at least 52 people, including six rescuers, were killed by a gas leak from a Siberian coal mine. This was one of the most serious mining disasters since the Soviet era.
According to reports, more than 50 people died on Thursday after smoky Siberian coal mines, and rescue efforts ended in tragedy. The Russian news agency quoted local authorities as saying that 52 people were killed, including miners and 6 rescuers, who participated in a suspended search operation.
In view of the recent tragedy, the following are more serious coal mine accidents:
Benxi Lake Coal Mine Disaster-China
The Benxi Lake Coal Mine disaster occurred on April 26, 1942 in the Benxi Lake Coal Mine near Benxi, Liaoning Province, China. It killed 1,549 people and is believed to be the worst coal disaster in history.
Deadly explosions in underground coal mines are caused by a mixture of gas and coal dust. On April 26, 1942, gas exploded in one of the shafts, and flames ejected from the entrance.
As the body was transported to the mass grave in a cart, it took 10 days to clean the shaft. Many victims were burned beyond recognition. After the disaster, the mine continued to be operated by the Japanese until August 1945, when the miners took control of the mine after the Japanese surrender.
Courrieres coal mine disaster-France
The Courrieres mine disaster in France occurred on March 10, 1906 at the Courriers mine near the Pas-de-Calais mountain in northern France. This disaster killed 1,099 people and became the worst mining disaster in Europe.
Many miners were killed by the fire. Some were suffocated to death by poisonous gas, and some were crushed to death. Due to the huge impact of the explosion, other workers outside the mine were killed.
Mitsubishi Hojyo Coal Mine Disaster-Japan
On December 15, 1914, another gas explosion occurred at the Hojyo Coal Mine of Mitsubishi, Kyushu, Japan, killing 687 workers. This disaster was recorded in history and became the deadliest coal mine accident in Japan.
The explosion blew the elevator car into the air nearly 50 feet, affected people within a 200-meter radius of the mine entrance, and killed 687 miners.
Lao Baidong Coal Mine Disaster-China
On May 6, 1960, a methane explosion occurred at the Laobaidong Coal Mine in Shanxi Province, northern China, killing 684 workers. The Chinese government kept confidential the information about the explosion until 1992.
Mitsui Miike Coal Mine Disaster-Japan
Nearly 50 years after the Mitsubishi Hojyo explosion, an accidental explosion occurred at the Mitsui Miike Coal Mine in Kyushu, Japan, resulting in 458 deaths due to the explosion itself or carbon monoxide poisoning. The explosion on November 9, 1963 injured another 839 people.
Most survivors of poisoning suffered severe brain damage. Miike is one of the oldest and largest coal mines in Japan.
Senghenydd Coal Mine Disaster-UK
On October 13, 1913, the Senghenydd coal mine exploded, killing 439 miners and a rescuer, making this disaster the worst mining disaster in the UK.
The fatal disaster was the result of coal dust explosions in underground mines. Most of the miners who survived fires and explosions were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Coalbrook mine disaster-South Africa
On January 21, 1960, a landslide occurred in the Coalbrook North coal mine in South Africa, killing 435 workers. There is no survivor, and no machine can drill a hole large enough for rescue.
The underground collapse was caused by the disintegration of approximately 900 underground pillars supporting the roof of the tunnel.
About 1,000 miners were working underground at the time of the collapse. Half of them can escape through the inclined shaft.
On June 6, 1972, a series of underground explosions occurred in the Wankie 2 coal mine in Rhodesia, killing 426 people. The explosion became an explosion that destroyed the main shaft. Four men died immediately near the water. More than 400 miners were trapped in the rocks, and deadly methane and carbon monoxide fumes died underground.
Oaks Coal Mine Explosion-UK
The second worst mining disaster in the UK. On December 12, 1866, the Oaks coal mine explosion occurred at the Oaks coal mine near Stairfoot in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, killing 388 people.
Danbad Coal Mine Disaster-India
On May 28, 1965, an explosion occurred in Ghori Dhori near the town of Dhanbad, killing 375 workers. Ten years later, on December 27, 1975, another disaster struck the Chasnala coal mine near Danbad. The Chasnala mine disaster caused 372 deaths.
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