At least 10 Polish coal miners have been injured in a powerful tremor that shook the Rydultowy coal mine about 1,200 meters underground on Thursday. The cause of the tremor remains unclear.
The accident occurred around 8 a.m., according to a spokesperson for the Polish Coal Mining Group. Of the 68 miners in the area at the time, 15 have been brought to the surface, with 10 requiring hospitalization. Rescue efforts involving airborne ambulances and 10 teams of personnel are ongoing.