Kibkom North Cyprus Forum

How terrible, I do hope they rescue more people as quickly as possible. That is one of my worst nightmares to be trapped under ground..

According to last numbers (and Erdogan speaking) the number of dead at the moment is 232 and climbing. One is a 15 year old boy who is supposed to have gone down the mine with an Uncle (I think) to see what it was like. I hope that part of the report is incorrect.

Sadly Sophie this is a fact. My TC hubby has been tuned into the live Turkish news channel and it is heartbreaking.

Apart from the over 200 dead there are at least 100 still trapped, feared dead.

I don't suppose that any of the families will read this but condolences to them.

Eroglu has declared 3 days of mourning in the TRNC with flags at half mast.

God rest their souls.

Not sure if I heard right on Turkish radio...240 dead and 75 rescued.

latest figures from BBC, 274 dead.

Tony

301 confirmed dead and 24 mine managers etc arrested, better late than never. Too late to save them, but may prevent future tragedies.