Gas leak ignites in the Bulqiza mine, three workers are injured

14/08/2023 15:40

A serious accident happened today in the Bulqiza mine in the northeast of Albania.

The incident took place on level ’17’ of the mine, where it is suspected that a quantity of gas exploded and ignited, and as a result, three workers who were on this level suffered burns.

The three injured miners Rrahim Karaj, Asllan Çakalli and Trifon Snalla were urgently sent to Tirana to receive specialized treatment and it is reported that their lives are out of danger.

According to sources, the miners suffered severe third-degree burns. Initially, the workers were sent to the Bulqiza hospital to receive first aid, where the footage shows their worried family members.

All workers were immediately evacuated from the work front and the gas leak was brought under control.

According to the police, the situation has now normalized. The investigative group is at the scene and in cooperation with the Prosecutor’s Office, they are working to clarify the full causes of this event.

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