Summary
Rescue teams in Canada are trying to free three miners trapped underground at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia after a mine collapse. The miners are safe in a sealed area with supplies, but communication is limited.
Key Facts
- Three miners are trapped underground in a mine in northern British Columbia.
- The incident occurred at the Red Chris mine, located on Tahltan Nation territory.
- The miners are believed to be uninjured and have moved to a secure area.
- This secure area has food, water, and ventilation to last for a long period.
- The initial collapse happened near where the miners were working, but a second collapse blocked their exit.
- Two of the miners are from British Columbia, and one is from Ontario.
- The Red Chris mine is an open-pit copper and gold mine built in 2014.
- Mine operations have been paused while rescue efforts are underway.
