Russian mine with 13 trapped miners almost completely flooded, RIA reports

Rescuers take part in a search operation in an attempt to save 13 miners, who were trapped in the Pioneer gold mine after a rock fall, in the Amur region, Russia, in this picture published March 21, 2024. Russian Emergencies Ministry/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
Rescuers take part in a search operation in an attempt to save 13 miners, who were trapped in the Pioneer gold mine after a rock fall, in the Amur region, Russia, March 21, 2024, in this still image taken from video. Russian Emergencies Ministry/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
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Mar 28, 2024, 03:40 PM
Published
Mar 28, 2024, 03:40 PM

MOSCOW - Water has almost completely flooded the Pioneer gold mine in Russia's Amur region, where 13 miners are stuck, Russia's state-run RIA Novosti news agency said on Thursday, citing emergency services.

The miners became trapped on March 18 after a rock fall.

The Pioneer mine is one of the largest gold mines in Russia. REUTERS

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