Two of seven workers believed to have been trapped following a mine collapse in Türkiye’s western Manisa province were rescued alive on Thursday, while rescue teams continued efforts to reach the remaining five, the Manisa Governorate said.

The collapse occurred at a mining operation in the Soma district, prompting emergency and search-and-rescue teams to be dispatched to the site.

The two rescued workers were taken to Soma State Hospital for medical treatment, according to local reports. Their medical condition was not immediately disclosed.

The Manisa Governorate said the seven workers were initially believed to have been trapped in the collapse and confirmed that two had been rescued alive. It said rescue operations for the remaining five were continuing without interruption.

Authorities have not yet provided details on the cause of the collapse or the condition of the five workers still believed to be underground.

The governorate has established a crisis centre to coordinate the response and said it was closely monitoring developments. (ILKHA)