Two die in Czech mine accident

Two men have died in a mining accident in Darkov in the northeast of the Czech Republic. Both men were found unconscious by colleagues early Thursday morning. Rescue workers were unable to resuscitate the men when brought to the surface. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the mine owner - OKD. Work continued in other parts of the mine, a spokesperson for the company said, adding that other miners’ safety was not at risk.

Author: Rosie Johnston