The death toll from a mine accident in the Siberian Republic of Buryatia has reached seven people. One man has been found alive and three dead on Sunday as a result of a massive rescue operation at a disused tungsten mine. One person remains missing.
On Friday a group of around seven people went down illegally to look for tungsten ore in the disused mine despite warnings that it wasn't safe. When they encountered a build-up of gas, one escaped and brought around a dozen locals to help. Down the mine, the newcomers were also affected by gas. Only some ten of them managed to return. Rescuers from neighbouring regions are working alongside a local team to find the missing men.