Workers trapped after mine collapses in eastern Türkiye

ELAZIG, Türkiye

At least four workers were trapped after a mine collapsed Monday in eastern Türkiye, officials said.

Out of them, three were rescued while efforts to reach one worker are ongoing, the Elazig governorate said in a statement.

Governor Omer Toraman said the chrome mine in Kayaonu village, Palu district collapsed in the morning.

Emergency workers were swiftly dispatched to the scene, he added.

An investigation has been launched into the incident.

The cause of the collapse is still unknown.