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."
It's understood a 'serious incident' has occurred at Boulby Potash mine in East Cleveland.
There are no further details at the moment.
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