Rescue under way after tremor at Knurów mine, one miner unaccounted for

Rescuers are searching for a miner after a tremor at the Knurów mine on Monday night, owner JSW said, as eight others evacuated and seven rescue teams entered the site.

The Knurów mine.

Photo: JSW S.A. / X

Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) said the tremor occurred at 9:26 p.m. on Monday in heading 32a at a depth of 850 meters during tunneling. The Knurów operation is part of the Knurów-Szczygłowice mine.

Nine miners were in the affected area. Eight withdrew on their own; contact has not been established with one miner, JSW said.

“The mine’s management immediately decided to launch a rescue operation. Seven rescue teams are currently involved,” JSW press officer Tomasz Siemieniec said in a statement.

JSW added that broader information on the operation would be provided during a press briefing later on Tuesday morning.

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Source: PAP