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The explosion at Sverdlovsk mine claimed the lives of 6 people

According to preliminary reports, the victims of the blast, which boomed in the environment at the mine “Evstyuninskaya” in Nizhny Tagil, Sverdlovsk region, were six people.

From three to seven total number of missing lead, said the vice president of Evraz Group Alex Agureev, as quoted by the press office of the company.

“mining in the mine were suspended today at about 14.00 (12.00 Moscow time) in connection with the fact that when transportation of explosive materials in the underground warehouse mine Estyuninskaya “on the horizon minus 180 meters there was inadvertent detonation of explosives,” – said in a statement.

“There are victims. According to preliminary information, six people died, – Agureev said, adding that the staff of the mine was evacuated.

Ural Regional Center of Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia informs, that according to preliminary data, five people were killed, the fate of four others is not yet known.

According to the GU emergencies ministry in the region, blast at 13.35 local time (11.35 Moscow time). At the time of the explosion in the mine was 123 people.

On the site deployed operational headquarters. The preliminary cause – violation of rules of transportation of explosives, say rescuers.

Investigations Division of the Leninsky district of Nizhniy Tagil SS UPC RF Sverdlovsk region conducts initial inquiry after the blast at the mine, said on Wednesday website of the Investigative Committee of the Federal Procurator.

“At the scene, left the regional investigation group led by first deputy head of the investigation department,” – said in a statement.

now on the scene are working on the Reception of debris. Investigators have established the causes of the explosion and the number of victims, the press release.