This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to a representative of the emergency services.

“In total, 96 people were injured in the accident at the mine, including 43 mine rescuers,” the source said.

On November 25, an accident occurred at the Listvyazhnaya mine in Kuzbass, as a result of which 51 people died.

According to preliminary data, the explosion of methane is considered the cause of the emergency at the mine.

The Investigative Committee opened several cases.