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Second miner dies in southern Poland from injuries suffered in methane fire at a coal mine
- The death toll in a coal mine fire in Southern Poland has risen to three as of January 25, 2025, according to hospital authorities.
- The fire occurred at the Knurów-Szczyglowice coal mine when methane gas ignited about 850 meters below ground level.
- Two miners died from burns to around 80% of their bodies, as stated by Wojciech Smetek, a spokesman for the Siemianowice Śląskie hospital.
- Officials are investigating the cause of the blaze, which has led to occasional fires and deadly explosions in Poland's coal mines.
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Second miner dies in southern Poland from injuries suffered in methane fire at a coal mine
Hospital authorities in southern Poland say a second miner has died from injuries suffered in a fire at a coal mine this week. The victim was among 16 miners injured at the Knurow-Szczyglowice coal mine Wednesday when methane gas ignited…
·United States
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A second miner has died from his injuries after a gas explosion at a mine in southern Poland. Methane ignited 850 meters underground, according to the AP, a local hospital said.
Death toll from coal mine explosion in Poland rises to 2
·Türkiye
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"He was one of the most injured patients, he was in the intensive care unit from the beginning."
·Warszawa, Poland
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