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Death toll soars to 52 in Russian coal mine fire.
how tragic.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59421319
Eleven people were intially confirmed to have died after coal dust in a ventilation shaft caught fire early on Thursday, filling the mine with smoke.
A rescue operation had hoped to find survivors, but ended in tragedy.
One rescue team lost touch with the surface, with at least three rescuers confirmed to have died - although local media suggest the toll is higher.
About 285 people were in the mine at the time of the accident, with the majority escaping. Of those, 49 were taken to hospital with injuries, officials said. Some of the injured have smoke poisoning, and four are said to be in a critical condition.
A rescue operation had hoped to find survivors, but ended in tragedy.
One rescue team lost touch with the surface, with at least three rescuers confirmed to have died - although local media suggest the toll is higher.
About 285 people were in the mine at the time of the accident, with the majority escaping. Of those, 49 were taken to hospital with injuries, officials said. Some of the injured have smoke poisoning, and four are said to be in a critical condition.
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