In Kazakhstan, a mine collapse resulted in the death of 7 miners. According to local media, the accident occurred at the “Jomart” mine in the Ulitov region. Initial assumptions suggest that a natural gas explosion occurred in the mine.
The President of Kazakhstan expressed condolences to the families of the victims. Moreover, the head of state ordered an investigation into the causes of the incident and assistance for the families of the deceased.
It is reported that “Qazaqmis” will provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased miners. This includes a compensation of ten times the average annual salary of the employee, as well as more than 2 million tenge allocated for organizing the funeral.
Monthly payments for those who lost their breadwinner, expenses for the education of children, debts and loans of the deceased workers, and other assistance for the relatives will be provided.