2014 Zenica mine disaster

The 2014 Zenica mine disaster was a mining accident that occurred on 4 September 2014 at the coal mine "Raspotočje" in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2014 Zenica mine disaster
Raspotočje Mine is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Raspotočje Mine
Raspotočje Mine
Raspotočje Mine (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Date4 September 2014 (2014-09-04)
Time4:30 PM CET
(03:30 UTC)
LocationRaspotočje Mine
Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Coordinates44°11′16″N 17°55′52″E / 44.187644°N 17.931240°E / 44.187644; 17.931240
Also known asRaspotočje mine disaster
Deaths5
Non-fatal injuries29

Background

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After a 3.5 Richter-scale earthquake hit Zenica on 4 September 2014, causing a rock burst in the coal mine "Raspotočje", 34 miners remained trapped inside the mine. All miners were trapped more than 500 meters below the surface, but were provided with fresh air.[1]

Casualties

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Out of the 34 miners trapped inside the mine, unfortunately, 5 lost their lives, while the remaining 29 sustained minor injuries.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Varandani, Suman (5 September 2014). "Bosnia Mine Accident: 34 Coal Miners Trapped After Gas Explosion From Minor Earthquake". International Business Times. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  2. ^ "Bosnian Mine Accident: 29 Rescued, 5 Miners Buried". Nikšić, Sabina; Čohadžić. Amer. ABC News. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2014.