Obstructions Slow Bid To Save Trapped Mexican Miners
Sumaira FH Published August 11, 2022 | 10:42 PM
Rescuers trying to enter a flooded Mexican coal mine where 10 workers have been trapped for more than a week have encountered obstructions blocking their advance, authorities said Thursday
Agujita , Mexico, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Aug, 2022 ) :Rescuers trying to enter a flooded Mexican coal mine where 10 workers have been trapped for more than a week have encountered obstructions blocking their advance, authorities said Thursday.
A soldier wearing a helmet and military fatigues and equipped with a scuba tank descended into one of the mine shafts in a metal cage on Wednesday, emerging minutes later visibly wet.
The rescue team made four attempts to explore the crudely constructed El Pinabete mine in the northern state of Coahuila, but debris prevented them from entering the gallery, officials said.
"They found that they don't have room to move forward. There are obstructions," Defense Minister Luis Cresensio Sandoval said.
Rescuers would keep trying to gain access, the general told reporters in Mexico City.
Five workers managed to escape in the initial aftermath of the accident on August 3, but there has been no contact with the others.
Two underwater drones have been deployed in the operation in Agujita, as have hundreds of soldiers and other rescuers, 25 water pumps and seven drills.
According to authorities, the flood occurred as miners were carrying out excavation work and hit an adjoining mine full of water.
The focus so far has been on pumping out water from the 60-meter (200-feet) deep mine.
The water in the shafts had fallen significantly, from more than 30 meters, but was still several meters deep, authorities said.
"We will be evaluating it throughout the day. We have to be careful not to endanger anyone," civil defense national coordinator Laura Velazquez said.
Recent Stories
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, Match 2: Ireland Women open with Comfortable ..
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil ..
Pak-US officials engage to enhance trade, investment ties
IBCC to promote educational excellence, expand regional presence
Pakistani 'Blue Helmets' serving UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo set to leav ..
More Stories From World
-
Slot 'confident' of Liverpool job as 'negotiations' take place
4 hours ago -
Google parent Alphabet's Q1 profits beat estimates: company
4 hours ago -
WADA asks 'independent prosecutor' to examine Chinese swimmers case
4 hours ago -
New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein sex crime conviction
5 hours ago -
Bagnaia and Spanish rivals chase victory at Jerez
6 hours ago -
Russian, Ukrainian strikes kill at least 10 in frontline regions
6 hours ago
-
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
7 hours ago -
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
7 hours ago -
Pakistani 'Blue Helmets' serving UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo set to leave after 20 years of ..
7 hours ago -
Putin says plans to visit China in May
7 hours ago -
US reinstates open internet rules rescinded under Trump
7 hours ago -
Honda announces US$11 bn EV battery and vehicle plant in Canada
8 hours ago