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Peter Rodger and Malcolm Campbell were working in the mine at the time of the explosion |
The Queen has passed on her condolences after 29 men are believed to have died in a mining blas in New Zealand’s south island. Among the men were two Scots, Peter Rodger, 40, and Malcolm Campbell, 25. The Queen said that her heart goes out to the families and friends of the 29 brave miners and to all who have been touched by this national disaster. Also Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron and First Minister Alex Salmond passed their condolences. The first explosion hit the Pike River mine on the 19th of November, probably because of explosive methane. Two workers emerged within hours, but there was no contact with the remaining group. On the 23rd, a second blast hit the mine overnight. Police have said there is no hope of survivors. Pike River mine chief executive Peter Whittall said initial tests showed it was “extremely high in carbon monoxide, very high in methane and fairly low in oxygen”. Mr Rodger moved to New Zealand two years ago to be near his mother and sister. Mr Campbell had also worked at the mine for two years and was due to get married on the 18th of December.
I think it is a big shock for everybody who hears what has happened in New Zealand. You do not expect it so soon after the successful rescue of the miners in Mexico. It is terrible for the family and friends of the minors, especially because it will probably take some time before the minors can really be taken out of the mine. Till that time, they do not have any prove that their relatives have really passed away. The two minors who survived have been so lucky. Often, you hear stories about explosions in mines, or about minors getting stuck. I really think there should come more or better security rules for mines, to save lives.
I completely agree with you. They should come more rules about the security of the mines. The government should be more responsible and come with more strict rules before more people died in this sort of accidents. It is really sad to hear that 29 men have lost their lives in there, I know how hard it is to lose a family member, so I know how the families are feeling right know, but they cannot blame anyone yet, because they do not really know what the reason of the explosions was yet.
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