Explosion in a Coal Mine in Zonguldak: 2 Dead, 5 Injured
A firedamp explosion at a private coal mine in Zonguldak has claimed lives. According to initial determinations, 2 workers lost their lives, while 5 workers were injured.
Haber MerkeziOctober 23, 2026 at 12:16 PM
The location of the explosion was the Gelik town of Kilimli district.
A methane gas (firedamp) explosion occurred for reasons not yet known in a private coal mine.
Following the explosion, numerous teams were dispatched to the region. 2 miners lost their lives in the incident. Families were devastated by the tragic news. 5 injured workers were taken to the hospital.
While the teams' work at the mine continues, an investigation has been launched into the cause of the explosion.
Zonguldak Governor Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu stated that 2 workers are intubated.
