Key takeaways:
- A coal preparation plant collapsed in Martin County, Kentucky, trapping two workers inside.
- One worker has died, and the other is still trapped inside the collapsed building.
- The workers had been removing machinery and preparing the facility for demolition when the collapse occurred.
On Tuesday night, tragedy struck in Martin County, Kentucky, when a coal preparation plant collapsed, trapping two workers inside. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in the county early Wednesday morning, and mobilized state resources to rescue the two men.
Unfortunately, one of the workers has died, and the other is still trapped inside the collapsed building. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to free the trapped individual, and Governor Beshear has asked the public to join him and his wife Britainy in praying for the safety of the trapped worker and the brave rescue teams.
The workers had been removing machinery and preparing the facility for demolition when the collapse occurred. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation.
This tragedy serves as a reminder of the dangers of working in the coal industry, and the importance of safety protocols. Governor Beshear has asked for prayers for the trapped worker and the rescue teams, and for the family of the deceased worker.
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