Unfalle - A dead person in mining accident in Poland
At a mining accident in Poland, a miner has been killed, another is missing. The cause of the accident in the coal mine in the Polish town of Rydultowy was a landslide, which was registered at a depth of 1150 meters underground, according to a spokesperson for the mine operator PGG. It was unclear what specific effects the landslide had on the mine.
At the time of the accident, there were 78 miners in the affected area. The rescue teams were able to bring 76 of them to safety by the afternoon, 17 of whom were taken to the hospital with injuries. The rescuers initially had no contact with two other miners. They finally managed to reach one of them in the evening. According to the mine operator, the man could only be retrieved dead. The search for the second missing miner was temporarily suspended due to further seismic activity.
Landslides are referred to as sudden movements and collapses in subterranean rock formations that cannot be traced back to earthquakes caused by tectonic activity. Common causes include mining explosions. Since landslides are difficult to predict, they pose a significant risk to miners and people living in mining areas.
- Despite the efforts of the rescue teams, the second miner, who went missing during the coal mine accident in Rydultowy, Poland, remains unaccounted for due to ongoing seismic activity associated with the landslide.
- Historically, coal mine accidents, such as the one in Rydultowy, have been a global concern, leading to numerous meetings and discussions, including the Convention on the Safety of Mines and Tunnels held in Warsaw, Poland, in 1995.
- In an attempt to minimize the risks associated with landslides and mining accidents, numerous safety protocols and regulations have been put in place throughout European countries, including Poland, following tragic events in coal mines.
