February 14th 2024.
It was a terrifying moment when a massive landslide engulfed a gold mine, trapping nine workers inside. The incident was captured on video by a bulldozer driver, who witnessed the surging mud rushing through the valley like a volcanic eruption. The disaster happened near the town of Ilic in Turkey, and since then, there has been no word from the workers.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that nine workers were missing, and the incident occurred at around 2:30 pm on Tuesday. The mountainous Erzincan province has been the site of the tragedy, and about 400 search and rescue personnel have been dispatched to the scene. However, the search has been complicated due to the presence of cyanide, a highly toxic chemical used in the gold extraction process.
The aftermath of the landslide in the Ilic district of Erzincan has been devastating, and rescuers are working tirelessly to find any survivors. The gold mine, operated by Anagold Mining for the past 15 years, has a workforce of 667 employees. In a statement, the company expressed their utmost concern for the health and safety of their employees and contractors during this difficult time.
The company also stated that they immediately activated their emergency plan and informed the relevant authorities as soon as the incident occurred. It is a painful situation for everyone involved, and the company is doing everything in their power to support their employees and their families.
Unfortunately, this is not the first mining accident to occur in Turkey. In 2022, a coal mine explosion claimed the lives of 42 people. It is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who work in the mining industry and the importance of safety measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the missing workers and their families during this difficult time. We can only hope for a successful rescue operation and that no more lives are lost.
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