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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.

Four people died in an avalanche at a mine in Buryatia

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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