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'Terrible loss': World reacts to Türkiye's coal mine blast that killed 41

Türkiye has received messages of condolence from around the world over a coal mine blast that killed at least 41 people.

At least 110 miners were working in the shaft when the explosion occurred on Friday evening.

According to Energy Minister Fatih Donmez, initial findings indicate the blast was caused by firedamp, an explosive mixture of flammable gases in mines.

A total of 11 wounded workers are under treatment in hospitals.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said support will be immediately extended to the wounded workers, as well as the families of those who lost their lives.

While search and rescue efforts have been completed and coal production at the mine suspended, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said prosecutors are continuing with the investigation.

Erdogan thanked "all the friendly countries, their peoples and international organisations for sharing our grief and expressing solidarity."   

Iran

Nasser Kanani, Iran's Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, wished “divine mercy” for those who died in the incident, patience for their families and a speedy recovery for the injured miners.

He also conveyed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives as well as the "friendly and fraternal" Turkish nation and government.

Dominican Republic 

Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez expressed regrets over the tragic incident on Twitter, saying: "Our condolences and solidarity to the relatives, the people and the government of Türkiye."

El gobierno dominicano @luisabinader lamenta profundamente el trágico accidente que sesgó la vida de 41 mineros turcos y lesionó a docenas este pasado viernes. Nuestras condolencias y solidaridad a los familiares, al pueblo y al gobierno de Turkiye @RTErdogan @MevlutCavusoglu

— Roberto Alvarez (@RobalsdqAlvarez) October 15, 2022

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