GILES COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
One person is dead after a mine collapse in Giles County.
Authorities said that 911 was called just before 4 p.m. for the incident at Lhoist Chemical Lime Plant in Ripplemead.
When crews arrived, they were reportedly told about an incident inside the mine where an excavator had been engulfed by materials inside the mine. As a result, one person was trapped inside the cab of the excavator.
Authorities said first responders went into the mine to help workers get the operator of the excavator out of the cab of the equipment, which had been knocked on its side and engulfed by materials.
The operator was found dead, authorities said.
First responders left the scene around 6:45 p.m.
Officials said the mine will be shut down while the investigation continues.
UPDATE
One person is hurt, but no one is trapped after a mine collapsed at a Giles County lime plant.
Authorities said that 911 was called just before 4 p.m. for the incident at Lhoist Chemical Lime Plant in Ripplemead.
Everyone is out of the mine and accounted for, officials said.
According to Giles County Emergency Services, this mine is shut down.
Authorities confirmed that one person is hurt as a result of the incident, but said that there could be more.
ORIGINAL STORY
Crews are on the scene of a mine collapse at a lime plant in Giles County, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the incident is at the Lhoist Chemical Lime Plant in Ripplemead.
As of 5:30 p.m., there is no word on if there is anyone trapped inside or any injuries.
10 News has a crew on the way to the scene to learn more.
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