RSOE EDIS: Turkey - Explosion - 2010.02.23

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2010-02-23 18:08:43 - Explosion - Turkey EDIS CODE: EX-20100223-25046-TUR Date & Time: 2010-02-23 18:08:43 [UTC] Area: Turkey, Province of Balikesir, Dursunbey Coal Mine, Dursunbey Not confirmed information! Description: A methane gas explosion on Tuesday caused the collapse of an underground chamber of a Turkish coal mine in northwestern Turkey, trapping several workers, an official said Tuesday. The blast occurred at a mine near the town of Dursunbey in Balikesir province, said Ibrahim Kucuk, the local governor. ''We can't give any information on the casualties right now,'' Kucuk said. ''There are several people under the debris.'' Rescue workers were on their way to the mine, 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the center of Dursunbey, Kucuk said. Posted:2010-02-23 18:08:43 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu