Rock collapsed at the Denisovskaya mine in the Neryungri district of Yakutia, as a result, at least three people were injured, informs regional department of the Investigative Committee.
“A procedural check is being carried out on the fact of the collapse of the rock at the Denisovskaya mine. According to preliminary data, three people were injured and received medical assistance,” the report said.
As specified in the department, all the victims were sent to be treated on an outpatient basis, nothing threatens their lives.
According to preliminary data, shortly before the collapse, a “shock of the earth’s crust” occurred in the vicinity of the mine.
Denisovskaya coal mine included part of the Denisovsky GOK of the Kolmar coal mining company, its reserves are estimated at 32.1 million tons.