The recovery operation to extricate two workers who died during a mine collapse, about 10km south of Cessnock, is continuing today. About 9.15pm on Tuesday (15 April 2014), emergency services were called to a mine on Middle Road at Paxton, following reports of a wall collapse at the site. Police were told seven miners were working about 500 metres below the surface when the wall collapsed, trapping two of the workers. The remaining miners attempted to rescue their colleagues but were unable to reach them and called for help. Engineers and NSW Ambulance Paramedics entered the mine in an attempt to reach them, but at 12.15am yesterday (Wednesday 16 April 2014), it was confirmed both men had died. They were later identified as 35-year-old Phillip Grant of Metford and 49-year-old Jamie Mitchell of Aberdare. No other persons were injured during the incident. A crime scene was established, which was examined by specialist forensic officers. About 8am today (Thursday 17 April 2014), Jamie Mitchell’s body was recovered from the site with the assistance of Mines Rescue workers. The recovery operation is ongoing and police are also continuing their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 22:58:22 +0000
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