The Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has given a message of support to the people of Soma, Turkey, after the mining disaster that killed at least 282 people.
The explosion, on Tuesday, is the country’s worst mining disaster in history and has resulted in strikes and protests against privatisation of the industry.
Cllr Reynolds, Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, said: “I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those miners who have lost their lives in this tragic incident.
“Communities across the Caerphilly County Borough have experienced similar losses over the years, including the worst colliery accident in British history at Senghenydd back in 1913.
“Our thoughts are with the entire nation and we would like to wish the survivors a speedy recovery.”
The Senghenydd disaster took 440 lives and there are fears the death toll in Soma could yet rise.