Five deaths have been caused by a flooding accident in an iron mine in Daixian County, Shanxi, and a large number of explosives have been found underground

13 people trapped in iron ore flooding accident in Dai County, Shanxi

In the process of organizing the victims to raise the well, rescuers found a large number of wires, detonators and detonators that had not been detonated on the working face of the tunnel head.Friedmedicine.The headquarters urgently organizes the evacuation of rescuers to ensure the safety of rescuers. At the same time, they convene explosion-removal experts to discuss and study the risk-removal plan.

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The reporter learned from the “6·10” flood accident rescue headquarters in Dai County, Shanxi, that the underground water level has dropped 36.5 meters vertically and the drainage is nearing the end. The miners are trapped.

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As of 14:00 today, the accumulated roadway drainage is 335.25 meters long, and it has advanced to about 20 meters from the end of the roadway. In addition to the small amount of water that needs to be removed, there is also a large amount of sand and silt that has been washed down.

In the process of organizing the victims to raise the well, rescuers found a large number of wires, detonators and explosives that had not been detonated on the working face of the tunneling head. The headquarters urgently organizes the evacuation of rescuers to ensure the safety of rescuers. At the same time, they convene explosion-removal experts to discuss and study the risk-removal plan.

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As of press time, the headquarters has adjusted the rescue plan, reducing underground rescue personnel, and using small equipment to restore drainage. EOD experts are conducting underground surveys, monitoring drainage, and search and rescue work.

Edited by Zhao Xi from CCTV News