Body of 46th miner killed in fire at Kostenko mine found
Yesterday the rescuers found the remains of the 46th miner killed in a fire at the Kostenko mine in Karaganda region. He was identified thanks to the tags linked to his lamp, Kazinform News Agency reports.
Alexander Prokudin was the last of 46 miners who died in a methane gas explosion. Earlier the rescuers found the remains of his body. No official information was given concerning the 46th miner as it was necessary to conduct expertise.
An explosion occurred at 2:33 am on October 28 at the ArcelorMittal Temirtau's Kostenko coal mine in Karaganda region. 252 people were in the mine during the explosion, 205 of whom were taken to safety.
The General Prosecutor's Office has launched a criminal investigation into the accident. According to ArcelorMittal Temirtau, there was a methane gas explosion in the lava in the mine, leading to the deaths of mine workers.
