Fatal coal mine accident in western Turkey
{{date|June 1, 2006}}

A mine accident killed at least nine miners in a coal mine in western [[Turkey]].  A methane explosion collapsed a mine shaft about 150 meters below the town of Odakoy, in Balıkesir Province, near the border with Bursa Province.  Rescue work was slowed by the presence of gas, with rescue workers having to be hospitalized for methane poisoning.

Turkey suffers relatively frequent mine accidents, especially due to methane pockets either igniting or poisoning miners.  Some observers fault old & untrustworthy equipment, or a disregard for safety regulations.

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|title=Gas Blast Kills 9 Coal Miners in Turkey
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A mine accident killed at least nine miners in a coal mine in western Turkey.  A methane explosion collapsed a mine shaft about 150 meters below the town of Odakoy, in Balıkesir Province, near the border with Bursa Province.  Rescue work was slowed by the presence of gas, with rescue workers having to be hospitalized for methane poisoning.

Turkey suffers relatively frequent mine accidents, especially due to methane pockets either igniting or poisoning miners.  Some observers fault old & untrustworthy equipment, or a disregard for safety regulations.

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