Mine Collapse in Turkey: Miners Trapped

Four miners are trapped in a mine in the Gelik region of Zonguldak province, northern Turkey, following a collapse.

The landslide occurred in a mine owned by a private company, for a reason that is still unknown.

AFAD forces and police authorities rushed to the scene after being notified by the workers' colleagues. Rescue teams have launched an operation to free the workers and have contacted one of them.

There is no information on the health condition of those trapped.