Stories from Kadykchan · Russia

Approximately 80,000 cubic meters of rock and earth have collapsed due to permafrost thawing, according to Alexander Nesterovich, CEO of the Kadykchan coal mine. The scale of the mass movement was reported by the Kadykchan coal mine director.

An enterprise owner is reportedly responsible for a collapse at the Kadykchan coal mine. Emergency responders, including an Mi-8 helicopter and technical equipment, are on site. Approximately eight people, including local residents, are believed to be trapped under the debris. The director of the Kadykchan coal mine stated the collapse occurred after a lens of permafrost gave way. Rescue operations are underway involving multiple units of equipment and an Mi-8 helicopter, according to reports from RIA Novosti. A criminal case has been opened regarding the incident. Rescue operations are being conducted around the clock to save people from the coal mine collapse in Russia. Magadan Oblast Governor Sergey Nosov stated that of the eight people believed to be trapped, four are foreign citizens.

A mine collapsed at the Kadykchansky open-pit coal mine today. At least eight people may remain trapped under the debris following a mudslide. Emergency responders, including firefighters, rescuers, and medics, have been deployed to the site. A Mi-8 helicopter has been dispatched to assist with the operation. Local authorities reported that one of three pieces of machinery has been recovered. Rescue operations are continuing around the clock, and officials stated that up to 8 people may be trapped under the debris. The collapse is suspected to have been caused by the thawing of permafrost. A landslide occurred at the Kadykchansky open-pit mine, involving an estimated 80,000 cubic meters of rock. Recovery operations are continuing on a 24-hour basis.