Dam collapses at Siberian gold mine, killing at least 15 people
- 5 years ago
At least 15 people were killed Saturday in Russia when a dam collapsed at a remote Siberian gold mine.
Russian authorities say heavy rain caused the dam on the River Seiba to burst and flooded two dormitories housing the gold mine's workers.
According to local media reports, seven people are unaccounted for and 16 people have been injured.
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the authorities to help those affected and identify the cause of the disaster.
Russian authorities say heavy rain caused the dam on the River Seiba to burst and flooded two dormitories housing the gold mine's workers.
According to local media reports, seven people are unaccounted for and 16 people have been injured.
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the authorities to help those affected and identify the cause of the disaster.