Georgia's Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze said that mourning was declared in Georgia on July 16 due to the tragedy in Mindeli coal mine earlier this morning.
"I express my wholehearted condolences to the families of the victims in this difficult moment. The state can not allow the vulnerability of health and life of its citizens. Accordingly, we have taken the decision to close the Mindeli mine," Agenda.ge cited Bakhtadze as saying.
The PM added that the case is being investigated and everyone responsible will be held accountable.
Four miners have died and six have received heavy injuries as a result of a methane explosion in Mindeli coal mine in Tkibuli this morning.
