Coal Mining Bursts In Sawahlunto, 4 Dead Miners And 6 Starrings

Head of Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo (center). (Rizky A-VOI).

JAKARTA - The explosion occurred in a new coal mine in Salak Village, Talawi District, Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra. There were at least 15 miners who were victims, four of whom were killed and six were still trapped in the mine pit. "There were 15 people from the inside hole workers who managed to get out of the hole 9 people 5 were injured and 4 people died. While 6 are still being evacuated or still in a hole," said Head of the Public Relations Division of the National Police Inspector General Dedi Prasetyo in his statement, Friday, December 9. Based on reports received, said Dedi, the explosion occurred at around 09.00 WIB. However, the exact cause of the explosion is not yet known. So far, the Sawahlunto Police are still trying to evacuate six still trapped miners. Allegedly, they are hundreds of meters below ground level. "It is estimated that the mining pit workers who are still confined inside the hole are at a depth of approximately 200 meters," said Dedi. In addition, the condition of the trapped miners is not yet known. This is because the mine pit emits methane gas or hydrocarbon gas. "The condition of the workers is not yet known," said Dedi.