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Man dies at Boulby Potash mine

A man has died after a suspected 'gas blow-out' at Boulby Potash mine in East Cleveland.

The incident happened early on the morning of June 17.

A gas blow-out is described as being "a sudden and powerful release of gas."

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Man dies after suspected 'gas blow-out' at Boulby Potash mine

Boulby Potash Mine Credit: PA (library image)

A man has died after a suspected 'gas blow-out' at Boulby Potash mine in East Cleveland.

The incident happened early on the morning of June 17.

A gas blow-out is described as being "a sudden and powerful release of gas."

The mine’s rescue team are currently dealing with the incident and emergency services are at the scene.

Company staff will be offering all possible support to the man’s family. All other workers in the mine at the time of the incident were safely evacuated.

Further information will be issued as soon as it becomes available.

– Statement from ICL UK

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