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.
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| Date | 4 September 2014 |
|---|---|
| Time | 4:30 PM CET (03:30 UTC) |
| Location | Raspotočje Mine Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Coordinates | 44°11′16″N 17°55′52″E |
| Also known as | Raspotočje mine disaster |
| Deaths | 5 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 29 |
Background
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
Out of the 34 miners trapped inside the mine, unfortunately, 5 lost their lives, while the remaining 29 sustained minor injuries.[2]
References
- 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.
- "Bosnian Mine Accident: 29 Rescued, 5 Miners Buried". Nikšić, Sabina; Čohadžić. Amer. ABC News. 5 September 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
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