Mine explosion in Australian outback kills man and woman
Summary
Two people died after an underground explosion in a mine in Cobar, New South Wales, Australia. A man and a woman were killed, and another woman had minor injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- The explosion happened at the Endeavor mine in Cobar, New South Wales.
- Emergency services found a man in his 60s dead at the scene.
- Two women were rescued; one died later, while the other had minor injuries.
- The mine is about 700 km northwest of Sydney.
- The state's workplace safety authority is investigating the explosion.
- The mine operated from 1982 to 2020 and was bought by Polymetals Resources in 2023.
- Mining activities for silver, zinc, and lead were being restarted at the time of the explosion.
- NSW Premier Chris Minns expressed condolences and stressed the importance of mining safety.
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