Spain: Three people were trapped in a potash mine in Catalonia, at a depth of 900 meters

In 900 meters deep they have three people trappedin a mine of potash in Catalonia, in northeastern Spain. The accident occurred todayaccording to the announcements of the fire department.

“Three people are trapped at a depth of about 900 meters and we are in the study stagealong with the business to which it belongs mine that which is in Suriafor how to proceed to the rescue“, said a representative of its fire department Catalonia.

Specialized units in rescue operations developed by the regional police, according to its announcements, in which it is included unit with trained dogs. Regional emergency services said they were dispatched to the scene two helicopter-ambulances and a team of psychologists.

This potash mine belongs to ICL IberiaSpanish subsidiary of the Israeli company.

THE Potassium hydroxide it is a white substance in form flakes with a particularly wide range of applications in industry and, among other things, is a key ingredient for the preparation of liquid soap with the so-called hot method. Can cause severe burns to human skin and is particularly dangerous to the eyes. Special glasses and rubber gloves must be worn when working with it.

Source: News Beast

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