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In the mine “polar” in Norilsk found the body of a fourth victim in the explosion, he had previously been missing. About it reported in head Department of EMERCOM of Russia in Krasnoyarsk region, reports on Friday, July 7, TASS.
“Search and rescue operations completed, the work of mine is suspended during investigative actions”, — told in regional Department.
Just on the surface brought 161 people, three were hospitalized. They are in a state of moderate severity, threats to their lives there.
According to the regional Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia, in fact the incident a criminal case under article “Violation of safety rules during mining, construction or other works”. Forensic examination of the bodies, which will allow you to establish the cause of death.
According to preliminary information, published on the official website of the company, the cause of the explosion was the release of methane gas during construction works. However, the Deputy Director of polar branch “Norilsk Nickel” on safety and labour safety Sergey Gradyushko stated that this mine is among the “dangerous methane”.
Cotton unidentified gas occurred in the mine “Rudnik polar” around 11:30 local time (7:30 GMT). July 8, Norilsk announced a day of mourning.