In one of Russia's worst mining disasters since Soviet days, at least 52 people were killed as a result of a gas leak in a coal mine in Siberia, Russian news agencies reported.&nbsp;

Among those killed were six rescuers who were sent down to rescue dozens of men. Also among the dead, 11 miners had already been confirmed dead, 35 had been reported missing.

According to the regional Investigative Committee, three people, including the director of the Listvyazhnaya mine and his deputy, were arrested for violating industrial safety rules.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/siberia-at-least-11-people-dead-after-getting-trapped-in-coal-mine-431848">Siberia: At least 11 people dead after getting trapped in coal mine</a>

The committee's report described how miners suffocated when a ventilation shaft became full of gas. A methane explosion was believed to have occurred, according to state television.

There were dozens of people who were treated in hospitals for smoke inhalation, four of them were in critical condition.

Located about 3,500 kilometres (2,200 miles) east of Moscow, the coal-producing region of Kemerovo has suffered fatal mining accidents for years.

Listedvyazhnaya is a part of SDS Holdings, which is owned by the privately held Siberian Business Union. There was no immediate comment from the owner.

The Emergencies Ministry reported that 285 people were inside the mine when smoke spread through the ventilation shaft, of these, 239 had managed to reach the surface.

Also see |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-will-happen-if-russian-troops-invade-ukraine-431684" hreflang="en">What will happen if Russian troops invade Ukraine?</a>

In his statement, Vladimir Putin said he had spoken to the governor and emergency personnel.&nbsp;

As per the Kremlin, the President has also ordered the emergencies minister to fly to the region to help.

A three-day mourning period has been declared in Kemerovo.

More than 100 people lost their lives in the region in 2007 when an explosion at the Ulyanovskaya mine caused the worst mining accident since the collapse of the Soviet Union. During another incident in 2010, explosions at the Raspadskaya mine killed more than 90 people.

In one of Russia's worst mining disasters since Soviet days, at least 52 people were killed as a result of a gas leak in a coal mine in Siberia, Russian news agencies reported.

In one of Russia's worst mining disasters since Soviet days, at least 52 people were killed as a result of a gas leak in a coal mine in Siberia, Russian news agencies reported. Among those killed were six rescuers who were sent down to rescue dozens of men. Also among the dead, 11 miners had already been confirmed dead, 35 had been reported missing. According to the regional Investigative Committee, three people, including the director of the Listvyazhnaya mine and his deputy, were arrested for violating industrial safety rules. Also read | Siberia: At least 11 people dead after getting trapped in coal mine The committee's report described how miners suffocated when a ventilation shaft became full of gas. A methane explosion was believed to have occurred, according to state television. There were dozens of people who were treated in hospitals for smoke inhalation, four of them were in critical condition. Located about 3,500 kilometres (2,200 miles) east of Moscow, the coal-producing region of Kemerovo has suffered fatal mining accidents for years. Listedvyazhnaya is a part of SDS Holdings, which is owned by the privately held Siberian Business Union. There was no immediate comment from the owner. The Emergencies Ministry reported that 285 people were inside the mine when smoke spread through the ventilation shaft, of these, 239 had managed to reach the surface. Also see | What will happen if Russian troops invade Ukraine? In his statement, Vladimir Putin said he had spoken to the governor and emergency personnel. As per the Kremlin, the President has also ordered the emergencies minister to fly to the region to help. A three-day mourning period has been declared in Kemerovo. More than 100 people lost their lives in the region in 2007 when an explosion at the Ulyanovskaya mine caused the worst mining accident since the collapse of the Soviet Union. During another incident in 2010, explosions at the Raspadskaya mine killed more than 90 people.

Death toll in Russian mine tragedy jumps to 52, six rescue workers among the dead

At least 11 people have died while several have gotten injured after a mining accident in Siberia.

The Listvyazhnaya coal mine in the Kemerovo region, Russia collapsed following a fire in the ventilation shaft.

According to local governor Sergei Tsivilev, there were 285 people inside the mine when the accident took place and at least 46 remain underground.

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-accuses-us-bombers-of-rehearsing-nuclear-strikes-us-russia-news-431620/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

''There is no heavy smoke, so we will hope that there is no fire,'' he added.

"We have no communication lines with these people, the underground communications system is not working."

The regional branch of Russia's Investigative Committee said it had opened a criminal case into negligence that had caused deaths.

Also see |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-will-happen-if-russian-troops-invade-ukraine-431684" hreflang="en">What will happen if Russian troops invade Ukraine?</a>

"According to preliminary data, a number of workers suffered from smoke poisoning. The number of victims is being specified," it said in an earlier statement.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters President Vladimir Putin "expresses his deepest condolences" to the families of the deceased.&nbsp;

Set up in 1956, the Liztvyazhnaya mine is owned by the SDS-Ugol company based in the city of Kemerovo.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least 11 people have died while several have gotten injured after a mining accident in Siberia. The Listvyazhnaya coal mine in the Kemerovo region, Russia collapsed following a fire in the ventilation shaft.

At least 11 people have died while several have gotten injured after a mining accident in Siberia. The Listvyazhnaya coal mine in the Kemerovo region, Russia collapsed following a fire in the ventilation shaft. According to local governor Sergei Tsivilev, there were 285 people inside the mine when the accident took place and at least 46 remain underground. ''There is no heavy smoke, so we will hope that there is no fire,'' he added. "We have no communication lines with these people, the underground communications system is not working." The regional branch of Russia's Investigative Committee said it had opened a criminal case into negligence that had caused deaths. Also see | What will happen if Russian troops invade Ukraine? "According to preliminary data, a number of workers suffered from smoke poisoning. The number of victims is being specified," it said in an earlier statement. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters President Vladimir Putin "expresses his deepest condolences" to the families of the deceased. Set up in 1956, the Liztvyazhnaya mine is owned by the SDS-Ugol company based in the city of Kemerovo. (With inputs from agencies)

Siberia: At least 11 people dead after getting trapped in coal mine

russian-mining-accident

Russian Mining Accident, News on Russian Mining Accident, stories on Russian Mining Accident, articles on Russian Mining Accident, Russian Mining Accident stories at Wion, Russian Mining Accident news, Russian Mining Accident latest news

russian mining-accident

Death toll in Russian mine tragedy jumps to 52, six rescue workers among the dead

Siberia: At least 11 people dead after getting trapped in coal mine