What the records say
- When
- 2002
- Kind
- Mining accident
- Coordinates
- 23.00° N, 102.00° W
- Description
- 2002 mining disaster in Mexico
- Date from
- year in its Wikidata description
Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.
La Espuela Coal Mine disaster
2002 mining disaster in Mexico
The coal mine disaster of La Espuela, in Múzquiz Municipality, Coahuila, Mexico happened at 1:30 p.m. January 23, 2002, and caused the death of 13 miners. The disaster was caused by flooding of the shaft. Without the ability to flee, the miners drowned in minutes.
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