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Miners die in poorly ventilated mineshaft


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Two artisanal gold miners suffocated to death on Tuesday at an illegal operation in Kratie province, officials said yesterday, after they were overwhelmed by smoke while at a depth of 80 metres.

 

Yem Kemyuth, 27, and Khun Nak, 30, died after inhaling the smoke produced by a machine they were filling with oil in a section with poor airflow, said Kbal Damrei commune chief Srea Ton.

 

“When they went down there, they inhaled the smoke, and suffocated, and died,” Ton said.

 

read more http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/miners-die-poorly-ventilated-mineshaft

 

 
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