On behalf of the Government, the PM extended his deep sympathy and condolences to families of the victims.
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A methane outburst occurred at around 1 AM of December 8 at a 168-m-deep underground coal mine, managed by the Khe Chàm Coal Company of the Việt Nam National Coal-Mineral Industries Group, in coal-rich northern Quảng Ninh Province
It was reported that more than 100 miners were working at the site when the explosion happened.
So far, nine deaths, including the Company’s Deputy Director for Safety, and 24 injured have been reported.
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The PM ordered the Việt Nam National Coal-Mineral Industries Group (TKV) and the Quảng Ninh People’s Committee and other relevant bodies to take all necessary measures to treat the injured, bury the deaths and assist families of the victims.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) was required to handle the consequences and put the mine into operation again.
The Government chief ordered the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, together with MIT and Quảng Ninh’s authority to inspect and find out the causes of the accident as well as responsibility of related organizations and units.
The mines not meeting safety conditions and standards can be temporarily closed.
It was reported that, while searching and rescuing those trapped in the mine, a team of four rescuers were contaminated by poison gas and one of them died.
By Xuân Hồng
