Sunday, May 18, 2014

24 detained in Turkish mine disaster probe

24 detained in Turkish mine disaster probe

Several administrators of the company that runs the Soma mine, where a major disaster left hundreds dead, have been detained. (Photo: DHA)
May 18, 2014, Sunday/ 13:58:39/ TODAYSZAMAN.COM WITH WIRES/ ISTANBUL

Twenty-four people, including company executives, have been detained as Turkish officials investigate the mining disaster that killed 301 people, a domestic news agency reported Sunday.

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