Protesters lay symbolic coffins at government buildings , rail against Social Security . 88 are confirmed dead after an explosion , fire inside a mine in western Soma . In some incidents three people died , in others , five , said opposition spokesman Aykut Erdogdu . 274 workers made it out of the mine ; dozens may be trapped . Veysel Sengul says there 's `` no hope '' that anyone else is still alive .
Protesters lay symbolic coffins at government buildings , rail against Social Security . 88 are confirmed dead after an explosion , fire inside a mine in western Soma . 274 workers made it out of the mine ; dozens may be trapped . Veysel Sengul says there 's `` no hope '' that anyone else is still alive .