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Channel Tunnel Chaos Enters Day Two as Power Fault Drags On

The disruption, caused by a fault in the system's overhead power supply, on Tuesday upended plans for thousands of passengers in London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam. Rail passengers travelling between the UK and mainland Europe are enduring a second day of major disruption after a power failure shut down the Channel Tunnel, halting both Eurostar and LeShuttle services. The fault, linked to the overhead power supply, brought traffic to a standstill and left thousands of travellers stranded on both sides of the Channel. Although some services have begun to move again, operators warn that delays and cancellations will continue while engineers work to stabilise the system. Eurostar has urged passengers to avoid travelling unless essential, as many trains remain suspended or heavily delayed. LeShuttle customers are also facing long queues, with significant backlogs reported at both Folkestone and Calais. The timing has added to the frustration, hitting one of the busiest travel per...

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Landslide Traps Miners in Turkish Gold Mine

 

A devastating landslide struck the Copler gold mine in eastern Turkey, leaving several workers trapped underground. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time near the town of Ilic in the mountainous Erzincan province.

Governor Hamza Aydogdu confirmed the grim situation, stating, “There are people buried underground, though the exact number remains unclear. Our search and rescue efforts have commenced.” The mine, operated by Anagold Mining since 2009, has emphasized the health and safety of its employees and contractors as their top priority during this crisis.

As rescue teams race against time to locate and free the trapped miners, the entire nation holds its breath, hoping for a swift and successful operation. Our thoughts are with the affected families and the brave rescuers working tirelessly to bring the miners back to safety.


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