Fire at Bobov Dol TPP Extinguished, No Injuries or Environmental Threat Detected
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Worker Dies in Bulgaria's Bobov Dol Mine
Society | December 22, 2016, Thursday // 09:52
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A worker at the Bobov Dol mine in southwestern Bulgaria has lost his life after being smashed by a trolley, media report.
The accident reportedly took place at 06:00 local time (EET).
The worker was immediately transferred to a hospital, but died from his wounds, according to the Bulgarian National Radio.
Investigators are working on the site, Focus News Agency says.
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