Mine sealed due to gas and flood


KUCHING: The Selantik coal mine will be sealed off over the next 48 hours due to high levels of methane and flooding in the lower passages.

Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department director Nor Hisham Mohammad said the Hazardous Materials Unit (Hazmat) recorded a reading of 20%.

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