Miners blocked in the Trepça mine, Minister Rizvanolli gives details

The Minister of Economy, Artane Rizvanolli, has reacted after reports that a defect in the electricity supply at the “Trepça” mine in Stantërg has left 63 miners trapped.

According to information from the “Trepça” management, the miners inside the mine are in good health.

They are part of the second shift, which ends at 23:00.

Meanwhile, technical teams are working to fix the defect and restore the electricity supply to the mine.

According to the management, the gradual exit of the miners through the emergency exit is also being organised.

The “Trepça” management is at the scene, while Kosovo Police teams and firefighters have also been engaged over the situation.

Minister Rizvanolli said the situation at the mine is being followed closely and that the miners’ safety remains the priority, according to Telegrafi.