President Tokaev expresses condolences to families of victims of Arcelor Mittal Temirtau coalmine accident

President of Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his condolences to the families and relatives of the victims of the accident which occurred in Lenin coalmine of JSC Arcelor Mittal Temirtau today, in Shakhtinsk town of Karaganda region, the press service of Akorda reports.

“I express my deepest condolences to the families and relatives of the miners, who died as a result of the accident in the JSC Arcelor Mittal Temirtau coalmine. I wish speedy recovery to all those injured” President Tokayev shared his message on the Telegram page

The Government and the Governorship of Karaganda region were commissioned to take measures to identify the cause of the accident and provide all required assistance to the families of victims and those injured.

106 employees were working in the Lenin coalmine when the accident occured. Of them, 101 were brought to the surface alive. Five people were left inside for ensuring operation of lifting cages. As the result of search and recuse operations, five miners have found dead. The injured miners were transfered to the Central Hospital of Shakhtinsk