5 workers lost their lives and 2 were rescued in the Soma mine collapse

In the statement made by Manisa Governorship, it was stated that the efforts carried out to reach the workers trapped in the collapse have ended. In the statement, it was stated that the dead bodies of 3 workers who were trapped under the debris and lost their lives were found, and condolences were expressed to the families and colleagues of the workers who lost their lives.

During the work, the dead bodies of Ramazan İnce, İsa Olcay and Ömer Karakaya were found. With this development, the number of workers who lost their lives in the mine collapse reached 5.

It was learned that Süleyman Ş., one of the workers who survived the collapse and was hospitalized, was discharged after treatment, while İbrahim Ç.'s treatment continues in the hospital.

2 OUT OF 7 WORKERS WERE SAVED

The incident took place yesterday at noon in a mine in Soma. It was evaluated that 7 workers were trapped under the rubble due to the collapse. As a result of the efforts of the search and rescue teams, 2 workers were rescued alive and the dead bodies of 2 workers were found.

The teams continued their efforts throughout the night to reach the other 3 workers trapped under the rubble. After the work was completed, it was determined that 3 more workers lost their lives.

On the other hand, a judicial and administrative investigation was launched regarding the incident. Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced that 3 public prosecutors were assigned within the scope of the investigation. Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan also stated that a chief inspector was appointed by the Social Security Institution to investigate the incident.