Coal mine blast kills worker in central Turkey

Methane gas reported to have caused explosion in Corum province coal mine, wounding 3

Coal mine blast kills worker in central Turkey

A worker died and three others were severely wounded Tuesday in a coal mine explosion in central Turkey.

Compressed methane gas reportedly caused the blast in the district of Iskilip in Corum province.

The workers were taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

Two of the wounded workers are in critical condition.