At the KAZ Minerals mine in the Abai Region, a gas release occurred, resulting in the death of one worker. The incident also led to the hospitalisation of two other people, and a criminal case has been opened into what happened.
WHAT HAPPENED
According to the Telegram channel «HALYQSTAN», the tragedy occurred on the morning of 19 March at the Orlovskaya Mine in the Borodulikha District. Two employees descended into the mine to carry out work and were found unconscious. One of them died, and the other was taken to hospital.
According to preliminary information, the level of carbon dioxide in the mine increased after overnight blasting operations. During the rescue operation, the section chief also suffered poisoning. He was hospitalised.
RESPONSE FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
The Police Department (PD) of the Abai Region reported the initiation of a pre-trial investigation.
“A criminal case has been opened. An investigative operational group is working at the scene,” the police reported.
The circumstances of the incident are being established, and no other details are specified in the materials.
COMPANY'S POSITION
At the company KAZ Minerals, it was reported that the Chairman of the Board, Andrei Tretyakov, has travelled to the Orlovskaya Mine to personally participate in the investigation of the accident.
No additional information on the causes of the incident or possible violations has been provided at this time.