Methane Explosion at Zonguldak Mine Kills Two Workers, Injures Five

A methane explosion at a private mine in Gelik, in the Kilimli district of Zonguldak, Türkiye, killed two workers and injured five others, two of them seriously. Emergency teams were dispatched to the scene, and the injured workers were taken to hospital following initial treatment. An investigation has been launched, but authorities have not yet disclosed the exact cause of the explosion.

Methane Explosion at Zonguldak Mine Kills Two Workers, Injures Five
Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
Publish: 23.10.2026
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A methane explosion at a private mine in Gelik, a town in the Kilimli district of Zonguldak, northern Türkiye, killed two workers and injured five others, two of them seriously. The injured workers were taken to hospital, and an investigation into the incident has been launched.

The explosion occurred at a privately operated mine in Gelik, within the Kilimli district of Zonguldak. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the site following the explosion.

Two Mine Workers Killed in the Explosion

Two workers lost their lives in the explosion. Medical teams provided initial treatment to the five injured workers at the scene.

The injured workers were subsequently transported to hospitals. Two of them were reported to be in serious condition. No further details about the condition of the other three injured workers were included in the initial reports.

Emergency Teams Dispatched to the Scene

Emergency response operations were carried out following the explosion. While medical teams transported the injured workers to hospitals, an investigation was launched into the incident at the mine.

Authorities have not yet released details regarding the exact cause of the explosion, how it occurred or other circumstances surrounding the accident. Findings from the investigation are expected to help clarify the cause of the incident.

The explosion in the Kilimli district of Zonguldak left two workers dead and five injured. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

Kaynak: İHA

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Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
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