Methane Blast Shakes Russian Urals Mine

Two individuals were injured in a methane explosion at a mine in Russia's Urals mountains belonging to the fertiliser producer Uralkali. According to Russia's TASS news agency, all personnel were safely brought to the surface.

Two people were injured in a methane blast at a mine in Russia's Urals mountains belonging to fertiliser producer Uralkali, Russia's TASS news agency reported on Wednesday.

"Personnel were brought to the surface," TASS cited the company as saying.