Pope Francis sent his condolences in connection with the explosion at the “List’s” mine in the Kemerovo Region, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the Saint Hell’s Print Service.
“with sadness learning about the tragic explosion at the mine in Siberia, Dad Francis expresses condolences to you and the Russian people. He assures in his prayers for all who died, and for those who mourn the losses,” is emphasized in the telegram that Secretary of State Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin sent to the Russian president Vladimir Putin. In addition, the pontiff calls to “strength and the world” for participants of restoration work in the mine.
Earlier, the head of Kuzbass Sergey Tsivilin estimated the power of the explosion in the “List’s” mine. He became very strong and disabled all the systems. According to Civilian, the mountains of arrived in the “focal” after half an hour after the explosion.
Methane explosions at the mine “List” occurred in the morning of November 25. As a result of the incident, 51 people were killed, 63 were injured. Among the dead are miners and rescuers who went to search for people. A criminal case was initiated: five suspects, including mine director, arrested for two months. According to VRIO, the heads of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Alexander Chepriyan, the mountains died due to a sharp increase in carbon monoxide concentration.