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| A man has died following a gas "blow-out" at a deep mine in Cleveland, its owner ICL UK says. | |
| The incident occured overnight at Boulby mine in the north-east England, one of the deepest mines in Europe, which produces potash, an important ingredient in fertilisers. | |
| The emergency services and the mine's rescue team are working at the scene, where ICL UK said the employee died following “a sudden and powerful release of gas” in the early hours. | |
| All other employees were safely evacuated, the firm said. | |
| Earlier, Labour MP Tom Blenkinsop, who represents Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, said: “There has been a serious incident believed to be a gas explosion and we are waiting for further details about what has happened.” | |
| He said his “thoughts and prayers” were with the workforce. | |
| There was an underground fire at the mine in April, which left seven workers affected by smoke and they were taken to hospital for checks. | |
| Last year the company announced job losses in a “significant restructuring” of its operations, including moving from producing potash to polysulphate fertiliser. | |
| The mine is 1,400 metres deep and its tunnels go far out under the North Sea. | |
| Additional reporting by PA |