Karaganda region to pay last respects to miners killed in Kostenko mine explosion

 Miners killed in the Kostenko mine explosion and fire will be laid to rest in three upcoming days in Karaganda region, Kazinform News Agency reports. 

Karaganda mine incident
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Families and loved ones will pay last respects to the deceased miners on October 30, 31 and November 1 in Karaganda region.

Akimat of Karaganda region and JSC ArcelorMittal Temirtau are lending their helping hand in the organization of the funerals.

Recall that an explosion rocked the Kostenko mine owned by JSC ArcelorMittal Temirtau on October 28. 252 miners were at the scene at the moment of the explosion.

A criminal investigation into the incident has been launched.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Karaganda region the same day to extend his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He vowed the families will get all necessary assistance from the state. The Head of State also ordered to halt investment cooperation with JSC ArcelorMittal Temirtau.

Activities at all 8 mines owned by JSC ArcelorMittal Temirtau have been suspended.

To date, death toll in the Kostenko mine accident has reached 45.

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