A devastating underground tremor struck a coal mine operated by Polish mining group PGG in Radlin, southern Poland, early Monday morning, leading to the death of one miner and injuries to 11 others. The incident occurred at 2:06 AM GMT, roughly 800 meters underground.
PGG Acting CEO Bartosz Kepa revealed that 29 workers were present in the affected zone during the tremor. Rescue efforts evacuated the area, and those injured were promptly transported to local hospitals. Among the hospitalized, four remain in serious condition, according to Lukasz Pach, head of emergency medical services in Katowice.
Authorities are currently working to secure the damaged sections of the mine, with an assessment of material damage still underway. PGG’s Deputy Chief Executive for Production, Marek Skuza, stated that securing operations are critical to ensuring the safety of remaining workers and the integrity of the mine.
This incident has raised renewed concerns about the safety of coal mining in Poland, a country heavily reliant on coal for energy and employment. Further investigations will aim to determine the exact cause of the tremor and evaluate safety measures in place to prevent such tragedies in the future.
