At least 32 killed after fire breaks out at coal mine in Kazakhstan, relatives of miners gather near site
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- Kazakhstan: At least 32 killed after fire breaks out at coal mine
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Relatives of miners gather at the Kostenko coal mine operated by ArcelorMittal Temirtau during a power outrage, as a rescue operation continues following a mine fire, in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. (AFP)
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Relatives of miners sit at the Kostyenko ArcelorMittal coal mine building as a rescue operation continues following a mine fire in Karaganda, north-western Kazakhstan, on October. (AFP)
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Medical staff provide assistance to a woman at the administration building of the Kostyenko coal mine in Karaganda.(AFP)
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered his government to take control of the Kazakh branch of the company. "This is a tragedy," Tokayev said as he met with families of the victims. He called for a day of national mourning on Sunday. (AFP)
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The emergency situations ministry stated the bodies of 32 people had been found and added "the search for 14 miners is continuing." (AFP)
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The ministry added there was "very little chance of finding alive" those still missing. (REUTERS)
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More than 250 people were working onsite at the time of the explosion. 208 people were evacuated and 18 of them sought medical help. (REUTERS)
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The Prime Minister's office said, "A comprehensive investigation will be conducted into the causes of an accident due to a fire at the mine. At the same time, measures will be taken to assess the damage caused and provide priority assistance to the injured and families of the victims." (AFP)
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