Mine tragedy in Kazakhstan: 22 dead and dozens trapped underground
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The Kostenko mine in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, owned by billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, was the scene of a tragic accident. Sixteen miners died and 30 more were trapped underground.
A tragedy occurred today at a mine in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan. According to the latest data, 16 miners died as a result of the accident, and 30 people remain blocked underground.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the company that owns the mine, is owned by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mital. Company employees and local services continue rescue efforts in search of the stranded miners.
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has already instructed the government to stop co-operation with ArcelorMittal Temirtau over the tragedy. It is important to note that earlier this year, five miners died at another mine of this company, which caused discontent and demands for an investigation into the incident.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau, the company that owns the mine, is owned by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mital. Company employees and local services continue rescue efforts in search of the stranded miners.
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has already instructed the government to stop co-operation with ArcelorMittal Temirtau over the tragedy. It is important to note that earlier this year, five miners died at another mine of this company, which caused discontent and demands for an investigation into the incident.
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