The incident occurred after the underground galleries of the former salt mines closed in 1934 collapsed, causing a 150 square meter collapse. The local mayor reported a loud bang and the authorities preventively evacuated five nearby households. Traffic on the DJ186A has been restricted and the situation is being monitored by firefighters and geological specialists to assess the risks of further collapses.
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Maramureș: Prăbușire de teren în fosta zonă minieră din Coștiui. Primarul: "M-am gândit că a fost o explozie, de la o butelie sau ceva" | AUDIO
Maramureş: Alunecare de teren pe o suprafaţă de 150 de metri, în zona unei foste mine de sare / Crater cu un diametru de 30 de metri şi o adâncime de aproximativ 10-15 metri / O casă nelocuită, în pericol / Şapte persoane, evacuate - FOTO / VIDEO
Alunecare de teren masivă lângă o fostă mină de sare din Maramureș. Cinci case au fost evacuate
Alunecare de teren pe o suprafaţă de 150 de metri, în zona unei foste mine de sare, în Maramureș
Evacuați după prăbușirea unei foste mine de sare
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