Two people have been killed after an underground explosion at a mine in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW). Emergency services were called to the Endeavor mine at Cobar, about 700km (435 miles) northwest of Sydney, in the early hours of Tuesday after reports that two people had been critically injured. Police said a man, in his 60s, was confirmed dead at the scene and two women, both in their 20s, were brought to the surface; one later died, while the other was airlifted to hospital for minor injuries including hearing damage and shock. A report will be prepared for the coroner and an investigation into the incident will be carried out by the state's workplace safety authority. Cobar Mayor Jarrod Marsden expressed that it was an 'absolutely tragic' situation, emphasizing that the 'most valuable thing to come out of a mine are the miners, and two families don't get to see their loved ones anymore.' The mine, which had been operational from 1982 to 2020, was recently acquired by Polymetals Resources and was in the process of restarting mining activities this year. NSW Premier Chris Minns extended his condolences, stating this is a heartbreaking day for the Cobar community.
Tragic Mine Explosion Claims Two Lives in Australia
Tragic Mine Explosion Claims Two Lives in Australia
An underground explosion at the Endeavor mine in New South Wales has resulted in the deaths of two workers. The incident is under investigation amidst mourning in the tight-knit mining community of Cobar.
A mine explosion in Cobar, New South Wales, has left two people dead, including a man in his sixties and a woman in her twenties. Emergency services responded early Tuesday to the Endeavor mine after reports of critically injured individuals. The tragedy has shocked the local community, and an investigation is underway to uncover the details surrounding the accident.
