The mine rescue workers continue to pump out water. The rim of the water surface of the flooded area that appeared as a result of the rock burst is 12 m from the intersection. No headroom is visible, which may testify to extensive deformation of the mining pit at the intersection of the H-10 roadway and the H-2 roadway.
Water is still being pumped out using a set of pumps powered by compressed air. Because of the persistent methane concentration and the possible further uncontrolled releases of methane, the risk of turning on an electric pump cannot be taken.
More information will be provided in tomorrow’s press release.
