UPDATE - 3 dead in Turkey copper mine collapse

Concerns death toll will raise as rescue teams work to reach trapped miners

UPDATES WITH YILDIRIM INFORMED ABOUT THE MINE COLLAPSE

By Zekeriya Gunes and Recep Celik

SIIRT, Turkey (AA) – Three bodies were received late Thursday after a copper mine collapsed in Turkey's southeastern province of Siirt, the governorate said in a statement.

Rescue teams are working to reach miners trapped under the collapsed mine in the Sirvan district, according to the statement that said the collapse occurred because of a landslide.

"More search and rescue teams have been asked to join the efforts in nearby cities," the statement added.

Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has been informed about the collapse and is receiving updates about rescue efforts in the area.

The governorate earlier said it established a crisis management center right after incident.

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