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world-news18 hours ago•33 min saved

Brussels renovation blaze leaves two dead as search for six missing continues

Two people were killed and six workers remained unaccounted for after a fire at the Oxy Tower renovation site in central Brussels, with more than 200 workers on site. The blaze reportedly spread through elevator shafts, and bodies were found inside elevator cabinets as rescuers continued the search for the missing; authorities have not yet determined a cause. Brussels’ mayor called the incident a tragedy and pledged support for those affected.

via Hindustan Times|

#brussels-fire #construction-site-fire #missing-workers

local3 months ago•3 min saved

Grays Ferry Garage Collapse Claims One Life, Two Ironworkers Missing

In Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry, a seven‑level garage under construction partially collapsed after a precast roof segment failed, killing Stepan Shevchuk and leaving two ironworkers, Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr., missing as demolition and search operations begin.

via Inquirer.com|

#garage-collapse #grays-ferry #ironworkers

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Graves in Sinaloa Confirm Deaths of Five Vizsla Workers

Mexican authorities identified five of Vizsla Silver Corp.’s ten missing workers from the Concordia mine among ten bodies found in clandestine graves in Sinaloa, with four arrests reported as investigators press on amid cartel-related violence; Vizsla says it’s devastated and is supporting affected families while awaiting further confirmation.

via cbsnews.com|

#clandestine-graves #mexico #missing-workers

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Five Vizsla workers identified among 10 bodies in Sinaloa mining case

Mexican authorities identified five of the 10 workers abducted from Vizsla Silver Corp.’s Concordia project in Sinaloa among 10 bodies found in clandestine graves, with the remaining victims awaiting identification. Vizsla expressed devastation, authorities pursue investigations and arrests, and security forces were deployed as cartel violence in the region intensifies.

via AP News|

#clandestine-graves #mexico #missing-workers

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Remains Found in Sinaloa as Probe Expands for 10 Vizsla Silver Mine Workers

Mexican authorities said remains were found in Sinaloa during the search for 10 workers abducted from the Vancouver-based Vizsla Silver mine; four suspects were arrested, and the Navy dismantled cartel camps in the area amid a feud between Sinaloa cartel factions.

via AP News|

#cartel #mexico #mining

natural-disaster2 years ago•1 min saved

"SSR Mining Suspends Operations as Landslide Traps Nine Gold Miners in Turkish Mine"

Nine workers are missing after a landslide struck a gold mine in eastern Turkey, with video footage showing a torrent of mud engulfing the area. The Anagold Mining company, which operates the Copler mine, has activated its emergency plan and informed relevant authorities. Concerns have been raised about potential cyanide contamination in the surrounding area, as the mine reportedly stores cyanide. This incident adds to a series of mining accidents in Turkey, including an explosion in a coal mine that claimed 42 lives in 2022.

via BBC.com|

#gold-mine #landslide #mining-accidents

fire3 years ago•3 min saved

Tragedy and Events in Charlotte: Fire, Pleas for Help, and Weekend Happenings

A massive five-alarm fire broke out at a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina, leaving one worker dead and another missing. The fire reached scorching temperatures of over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and more than 90 firefighters were called to the scene. Crews rescued 15 workers from the blaze, and a tower crane operator was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Search and rescue efforts were paused overnight due to concerns about the structure's instability, but resumed in the morning. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.

via CBS News|

#charlotte #construction-site #fire