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April 28, 2026
Four people died in an avalanche at a mine in Buryatia
Rescuers have so far found the bodies of four people who died in a snow avalanche while clearing a road at the Irokinda mine in the Russian republic of Buryatia, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations announced.
TL;DR
- Four people died in a snow avalanche at the Irokinda mine in Buryatia.
- Nine workers were clearing a road when the avalanche hit.
- Three workers managed to escape on their own.
- Two individuals are still believed to be trapped under the snow.
- An investigation into safety violations has been initiated.
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